KALIDA -- Paul J. Recker, 79, of Kalida, passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with Parkinson's at the Meadows of Kalida on Friday, June 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Alvin and Marcella (Warnecke) Recker on November 2, 1944, in Lima, OH. Paul married the love of his life, Rose Ann Vennekotter, on October 15, 1966, who survives in Kalida. They were blessed with 57 years of marriage. Paul is survived by three children: Renee and Marc Kerner, Ross and Amy (Vorst) Recker, Robb and Jill (Menke) Recker, all of Kalida; 8 grandchildren: Mitchell and Casey (Wehri) Kerner, Mason Kerner, Mariah Kerner, Evan and Katelyn (Siebeneck) Recker, Conner Recker, Livia Recker, Camryn Recker, and Cody Recker; a great-grandson, Elijah Kerner; 2 brothers: Jim (Diane) Recker, Dennis (Marie) Recker; 5 sisters: Joan Schnipke, Ruth Smith, Marge (Ken Gross) Hicks, Mary Ann (Leo) Fenbert, Janice (Alfred) Siebeneck; sister-in-law Beverly Maag, brothers-in-law: Cl

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