Dorothy C. Reker

Dorothy Reker, April 25, 1933 - December 18, 2021, went to reunite with her beloved husband Harry, son Michael and grandson Andrew, her Mom and Dad, Gertrude and Carl Yenger, brothers Carl Jr., Albert, Robert, Larry, Jack, and Paul, and her sisters Kate, Mildred, Phyllis, and Delores.

She is survived by:

Sisters-in-law Pat Yenger and Mary Yenger, and daughter-in-law Debbie Reker.

Her son Harry, his wife Sherry, their children Rhonda (Joe)and Matt (Crystal), great-grandchildren Noah, Gabriel, Aislinn, Chloe, and River.

Her son Kevin and Jamie Baker. His sons Jason (April) and Michael (Heather), great-grandchildren Briana, Britney, Alexis, Kaleb, Ema, Kaitlyn, Chandler and great-great-grandson Jason.

Her daughter Nancy and husband John Quinn, their children Connor (Jeanette) and Natalie (Matt).

Her dearest friends Flo, Paula and Wendy.

Numerous beloved nephews and nieces.

Dottie was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and wonderful homemaker. She is famous for her oatmeal chocolate chip and no bake cookies, the ability to iron pants that could stand up on their own, and get out any laundry stain known to man. She was an expert painter and wallpaper hanger.

Her favorite activities were playing games, cards, slot machines and bingo, as well as assembling puzzles. She loved working in her yard or yours. She was very involved with her grandchildren and enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting activities and roller skating at their school parties up into her 70s. She loved to travel with her sisters, friends, kids and grandkids. She loved the beach and collecting shells. She also loved collecting chickens. When participating in weekend getaways with her sisters, she was frequently awarded the back end of a donkey trophy. The reason for her win was always a well kept secret!!

Although the past few years dementia took away some of her precious memories, she became sweeter and more loving than ever and never lost her sense of fun and humor. Her contagious giggle will remain in our memories forever. She really loved Christmas. It was her favorite holiday, so it is fitting that she passed at this time. She is the last of the Yenger clan, and we celebrate their heavenly reunion. Visitation and Mass will be held at St Charles . Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am Tuesday December 28, 2021 at St Charles Borromeo Church. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:30 am until mass time at 10:30 am. Virtual Services will be available for those who prefer, please contact Nancy directly or through the family for instructions and a password.