James Francis Recktenwald Obituary

The family announces the passing of James Francis Recktenwald (Frankfort, Kentucky) on June 4, 2026. James Francis, born on March 9, 1948, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Francis Recktenwald to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Mickey; his parents, Edmund Recktenwald and Helen Recktenwald; his brothers, Ed and Mike Recktenwald; and his brothers-in-law, Gene Kelty, Donnie Smith, Keevin Smith, Hughie Smith and Shannon Smith.

He is survived by: his daughters, Megan Rose Shannon (Jeremy) and Tara Lee Waters (Steve); his stepdaughter Kellie Dingus; his grandchildren, Hannah, Connor Dingus, Jackson, Dylan, Makenzie, Wyatt Shannon, Ethan, Alex and Cameron Waters; his great grandchild Jaden Kidd; and his siblings, Roger Recktenwald (Eileen), Audrey Recktenwald, Joyce Kelty, Karen Hausladen (Bob) and Rita Recktenwald.