Wilbur D. Rekeweg: 1918-2009
Wilbur D. Rekeweg, age 90, a resident of High Lake in rural Albion, died Saturday April 4, 2009 in the Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City following an extended illness.
Wilbur was born October 25, 1918 in Woodburn, a son of the late Arthur and Tena (Gerbers) Rekeweg. He spent his formative years on the family farm and was united in marriage on August 4, 1945 in Fort Wayne to Margaret B. Stein. They moved to their present home in 1974.
He was engaged in farming all of his life. His hobby’s included playing league horse shoes in the Albion, Kimmel, and Columbia City areas, and loved to fish. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Churubusco.
His survivors include his wife of 63 years Margaret; his children Diann (Delart) Tewes of New Bloomfield, Missouri, Wayne (companion Danni Smith) Rekeweg of Fort Wayne, Paul (Nettie) Rekeweg of Woodburn, and Glen (Christine) Rekeweg of Coldwater, Michiganl; two sisters Lucille Reinking of Leo and Lavon Koenemann of Woodburn. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Raymond Rekeweg.
Funeral services for Wilbur will be held on Thursday April 9, 2009 at 10:00 a. m. in the Faith Lutheran Church , 9251 East State Road 205 in Churubusco, with Pastor Lane Burgland officiating. A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 2:00 P.M. in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery 7616 Bull Rapids Road in Woodburn.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p. m. in the Sheets and Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco, and Thursday morning from 9:00 a. m. until service time at the church.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to the Faith Lutheran Church or to a church or organization of the donors choice. Envelopes will be available in the funeral home.
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April 5th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Dear Margaret & family:
We’re so sorry to read about Wilbur in the paper.
He’s probably playing the organ in heaven. He loved playing the organ and I enjoyed working with him at both churches. We plan to make it to visitation to see you. I have sent Stan & Barb an email. God be with you!
Our love to you, Jane & Jack Helton
April 6th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Dear Paul & Nettie & family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult and sad time. May the wonderful memories of your father, grandfather, help you through. We love you ane are here for you !
God’s grace
Bob and Cheri
April 6th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Dear Rekeweg Family,
I don’t know if any of you remember me, but I hope Paul & Glen will. I am Marvin & Catherine Decker’s daughter. I’ll always remember playing in the chicken coup.
I am so sorry to read about Wilbur’s passing. You have my sincere sympathy for his loss.
I wanted to come to the funeral, but it is hard for me to get out much anymore. I am in a lot of pain all the time from fighting cancer since May of 2004.
God Bless You All
Chuck and Gloria Conrad
April 6th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Margaret,
Wilbur was my buddy, and I will miss his smile, and his gentle manner. It was my great honor to have known him.
Watching your gentle devotion to him has been humbling for me.
My thoughts are never far from you.
Danni Smith
April 14th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
We miss you Dad.
Love, Diann
April 15th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Dear Paul & Nettie,
We are sorry to learn of the recent loss of your father. May God grant you comfort & His peace.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Sandi & Dale Robart