Otto F. Rechenberg

He was born June 17, 1914, in New Britain, the son of the late Otto and Matilda (Gerber) Rechenberg.

Otto was a Foreman for Fafnir Bearing, working for them for over 45 years, before retiring from there. He had been a resident of Southington since 1949. He joined the Southington Lions Club in 1952 and was an active member through 2009. His membership included having perfect attendance. Otto supported the club and the community through various volunteer activities including the famous Lions Club Annual Pancake Breakfast. He also supported the Southington Red Cross as a driver for several years. He was also a member of the First Lutheran Church.

Otto is survived by a son John Rechenberg and wife Susan of Bristol, a daughter MaryJane Rechenberg of Cheshire, a sister Evelyn Anderson of Windsor Locks, grandchildren Jon Rechenberg and wife Jaime of East Granby, Keith Rechenberg of Bristol, and Stacey Rechenberg Marsh and husband Frank of Bristol, and two great-grandchildren Lauren and Colin, along with many nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife he was predeceased by 3 sisters Helen, Arlene, and Freida, and a brother Raymond.

The Funeral will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Street. Burial will be in South End Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Monday from 5-8 p.m.

In recognition of Otto?s dedication to the Lions Club the family requests that memorial donations may be made in his memory to Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, Inc., 103 Old Iron Ore Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002.