David E. Rekowski

David Rekowski, 58, of Highland, IL, born August 4, 1959 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Friday, September 8 at Evelyn’s House Hospice in Creve Coeur, MO.

After David’s retirement from Laborers’ Local 42, he enjoyed attending auctions, completing the most difficult crossword puzzles, and reading about a wide variety of subjects. particularly WWII History. David was extremely athletic in his youth and his interest in sports never wavered. He enjoyed watching college hoops and football, golf, horse racing, and listening to baseball on the radio. David enjoyed all genres of music, especially the Blues. He had a “green thumb”, and was an animal lover, especially of cats, and managed to own at least one during his lifetime.

He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Rekowski.

Surviving are his wife, Gerri; son, John David; mother, Estelle Rekowski; brothers, Bill Rekowski (Susan) and John Rekowski (Carol); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

David will be cremated and, at his request, there will be no service.

4 Comments

  1. Al and Stacey on September 11, 2017 at 4:12 pm

    Will miss ya, Big Dave. Thinking of Gerri, John, and the rest of the family during this time.



  2. Kathy Spitler and Sierra Triplett on September 11, 2017 at 6:45 pm

    So sorry for your loss.



  3. Philip Waidmann on September 11, 2017 at 11:24 pm

    Bill,

    I am sorry about the loss of your brother. He wounds like he was very well liked. I will keep you and y our family in my prayers.



  4. Rich Rekowski on March 19, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    I will remember all the good times we had. When we were together, you were a good friend. Miss ya.



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