Berton “Bert” Dean Recknor, age 91 of Bolivar, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Parkview Healthcare Facility Bolivar, MO. He was born April 29, 1928, in Creston, IA, to Randell Dare and Margaret Louise (McCornack) Recknor. Bert is a US Navy WWII veteran.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Leota Recknor; and son in-law David Forbis.
Bert is survived by eight children: Mike Recknor and wife Norma, Maureen Recknor, Dennis Recknor and wife Julie, Colleen Kudwa and husband Ray, Kevin Recknor and wife Diane, Kathy Williams and husband Doug, Margaret Forbis, and Bradley Recknor and wife Shelly; 17 grandchildren; two brothers: Robert Recknor and wife Kay, and Norman Recknor and wife Carol; as well as many other relatives and friends.
According to Bert’s wishes his body will be cremated and inurned at Morrisville Cemetery Morrisville, MO, at a later date. Online condolences may be made at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel Bolivar, MO.