Marvin Joseph Recker

In London, on April 1st, 2022, Marvin Recker in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Mauricette Recker. Dear father of Lorraine Recker-Benfer (Mark Benfer), Marc (Lisa) Recker, Andre Recker and Christian Recker. Proud grandfather of Natasha (Charles) Finn, Nicolas Recker and Vanessa Recker, Natasha Finn and Charles Finn, and proud ""Papa"" to Dash Luther. Marvin is also remembered by his sister Rita Payne and his brothers Wayne and Roger Recker. He was predeceased by his sister Marjorie Simmons.Londoners will remember Marvin for his many years of devoted service to his community and his country. He served his city as a City of London Alderman from 1966 to 1972 and was the Liberal candidate for Middlesex County in the 1972 Federal election. He spent years representing the people of London as a Trustee and Board Member of Victoria Hospital, the Dearness Home, Family and Children's Services, the Humane Society, Eldon House Museum and Libro Credit Union. He also served as an adjudicator for the Ontario Assessment Review Board.Along with his passion for farming was his similar passion for thepreservation of our surrounding history; to this end, Marvin was anactive member of The United Empire Loyalist Society as well as the UpperThames Re-enactment Society. He was instrumental in the creation of theMemorial Plaque to the Battle of Longwoods and the recognition of theSkirmish of Sturgeon Falls which also resulted in the erection of acommemorative plaque for that important page in our history. Marvin'sdedication to the continuous teaching of our local history found himregularly involved in organizing numerous historically relatedactivities with the Upper Thames Re-enactment Society. His presence will be greatly missed but his dedication will beremembered this coming May 1st weekend at the yearly re-enactmentactivities honouring the Battle of the Longwoods - no doubt his spiritwill cast a warm welcome over all who attend.A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 12:00noon in the Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre, 591 Wellington Road,London.O'Neil Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. (519 - 432 - 7136)Online condolences & Guest Book at www.oneilfuneralhome.caIn lieu of flowers Donations to the Heart and Stroke(www.heartandstroke.ca) or the Parkinson's Canada Foundation(www.parkinson.ca) would be appreciated.