John grew up on the family farm near Polk, Nebraska. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and became a high school teacher and coach in Campbell and St. Paul, Nebraska. He later earned his Juris Doctor degree from the UNL College of Law. He practiced law for more than 40 years.
John was a member at Trinity Lutheran church in Walton, and served on the Rural Bennet Fire Board. He enjoyed farming, playing the pedal steel guitar, singing in the men’s choir, spoiling his dogs, and watching his grandkids and great-grandkids grow up. John shared his love of music with his family and friends.
John is survived by his daughters, Kristin (Todd) Tabor of Walton, Jennifer (Jeff) Brehm of Walton; grandchildren, Ashley (Justin) Carter, Stephanie Tabor, Zach (Cora) Tabor, Madison Tabor, Jackson Brehm, Olivia Brehm, and Ava Brehm; great-grandchildren, Camden and Amelia Carter; brother, Lance (Charlotte) Recknor; sister, Lorraine Bauer; sister-in-law, Vicky Recknor; several nieces & nephews; former spouse, Bonnie Tharp.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Eveline (Hildebrand) Recknor; brother, Norm Recknor; brother-in-law, Dick Bauer; and former spouse, Rifka Keilson.
Visitiation will be held on Friday, November 26, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Roper and Sons South Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Drive in Lincoln.
The Funeral Service will be held at Messiah Lutheran in Lincoln on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Burial to follow service at the Arborville Cemetery in Polk, Nebraska.
Memorials to the family for future designation.
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