Philip J. Recker's obituary , Passed away on July 30, 2025 in Dyersville, Iowa

Philip J. Recker

January 8, 1944 - July 30, 2025 (81 years old)

Dyersville, Iowa

Philip J. Recker's obituary , Passed away on July 30, 2025 in Dyersville, Iowa

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Kramer-Morris Funeral Home

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Philip J. Recker

January 8, 1944 - July 30, 2025 (81 years old)

Dyersville, Iowa

Philip J. Recker Obituary

The memory of Philip J. Recker of Dyersville, Iowa, who passed away on July 30, 2025 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Philip J. Recker to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Recker and Marcella Recker (Conrad); his siblings, Marion Krogmann and Eugene Recker; and his in-laws, Donald Mickelson, Jim Krogman, Charlie Taylor and Dr. Jim White.

He is survived by: his wife Virginia Leifker of Mary's Catholic Church; his children, Molly Juergens (Jeff) of Manchester, Sally Schumann (Bill) of Garber, Kathy Platten (Bret) of Marion, Andrew Recker (Vicki) of Dyersville, Keith Recker of Dyersville and Judy Jackson (Ted) of Dyersville; his grandchildren, Jaclyn Felver (Justin), Nick Juergens (Maddy), John Juergens, Brian Schumann (Melissa), Bradley Schumann (Katie), Rebecca Schumann, Brandon Schumann, Amanda Platten, Crystal Platten, Madeline Recker, Josephine Tauke (Avery), Isabella Recker, Vincent Recker, Auden Recker, Kennedy Recker, Marshall Recker, Taylor Jackson (Jack), Caden Jackson (Hannah), Maddix Jackson, Lilly Waterman and Brooks Waterman; his siblings, Lois Taylor, Alice Gudenkauf (Ron), Grace Rahe (Paul) and Joe Recker; and his in-laws, Betty Recker, Jerry Leifker (Carol), Darlene Mickelson, Dorothy Feldmann (Elmer), Ronnie Leifker (Kate), LaVonne Wilgenbush (Tom) and Tom Leifker (Cindy). He is also survived by four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 4th 2025 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Morris Funeral Home (750 12th Ave SW, Dyersville, IA 52040). A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 4th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the St. Francis Xavier Basilica (104 3rd St SW, Dyersville, IA 52040). A burial will be held on Monday, August 4th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at 450 8th St NW, Dyersville, IA 52040.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorials are preferred as the family has established a memorial fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kramer-Morris Funeral Home



Mon

Aug 04

Visitation

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Morris Funeral Home
750 12th Ave SW, Dyersville, IA 52040

Mon

Aug 04

Funeral service

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

St. Francis Xavier Basilica
104 3rd St SW, Dyersville, IA 52040

Mon

Aug 04

Burial

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

450 8th St NW, Dyersville, IA 52040

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