Chester Reck
November 14, 1954 ~ October 6, 2024
Resided in: Franklin, PA
Chester Reck, age 69 of Oil City, died Saturday, October 26, 2024 at his residence.
Born on November 14, 1954 he was a son of Louis and Blanche Brzesinski Reck.
On April 30, 1994 Chester married the former Michelle Burkett.
After graduating from Chartiers-Houston High School, Chester went on to Clarion College. He was a standout in track and field and had set the shot put record in both high school and college. After College, he began his business career as part owner of the Stanchion Bar in Oil City and continued by starting Reck Construction in 1993 to the present.
Mr. Reck enjoyed golfing, playing cards and spending time with his family and friends.
Chester was larger than life.
Surviving are his wife, Michelle Reck; two daughters, McKenzie Daugharthy and husband Erik of Russell, PA, Jessica LaVerde and significant other Eric Malena of Edinboro; a son; Travis Schiffer and wife Kaitlyn of Franklin; five grandchildren, Macy LaVerde, Rylynn Schiffer, Joey Schiffer, Crew Schiffer, Briggs Daugharthy; a brother, Louis Reck, Jr. and wife Pam of Charlottesville, VA; his mother-in-law, Phyllis Burkett of Franklin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, James Burkett.
Friends will be received from 3 pm to 8 pm Wednesday at the Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am Thursday at The Wanango Country Club with Matthew LaVerde officiating. Private interment will be made in St. Patrick Cemetery, Franklin.
Chester’s wish is to express a sincere thank you to all his friends, family and those who have showed their
support over the past few months. Special thanks to Bruce, Bonnie, JC, Donna, Mark, Sue, Dave and Bev for their loving support.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice Foundation, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin, PA
16323; Community Ambulance Service, 1010 Buffalo Street, Franklin, PA 16323 or the Franklin Rotary Foundation c/o Dog Park Project, PO Box 589, Franklin, PA 16323.
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With deepest sympathy, Jim and Susie Miller, Ashley, Corey and Seth, Erin , Conor and Jack, Jimmy, Sara and Scarlett.
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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
A great friend with the warmest heart that you will ever meet. I will cherish your sense of humor oh yea!!!!
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Chester. He was one of the kindest and most caring person I ever met. When you worked with him on a project with Reck Construction, any obstacles that came up were always met with a smile and the words, “no problem”. What a good man. He will be sorely missed.
Dear Michelle and family,
Lifting you all in my prayers. You have my deepest sympathy. I am so glad I met Chester. He was such a great guy!
Love,
Lisa Renfrew
Michelle and family,
Im so sorry for your great loss. Chester was such a delightful soul! I will miss talking with him in the office and his candy too.. I know he will be greatly missed by many people. Im so glad he got to be a part of all of his grandchildren’s lives. His memory will live on forever in their hearts. Wishing you comfort and peace in the following days to come. Mc kenzie, Trevor passes his condolences as well to you and your family.
Jeanan Deibert
X-ray Tech at Seneca Medical Center
With deepest sympathy-The Will Family Afton Trucking & Excavating
Chester was larger than life. His smile lit up the room. He always had a twinkle in his eyes like Santa Claus. He was a wonderful soul with a heart of gold. We enjoyed his humor and he gave us lots of laughs. We enjoyed hearing stories from him and Bruce about their years of friendship. Chester and Bruce are two of our favorite customers. You will be missed always Chester but never forgotten. It was our honor to know you. Rest easy sir and Godspeed. Thoughts and prayers of peace and comfort to his family and friends. ~~The employees of Bakers
Chet, may you rest in eternal peace. You were the wit of wit, kind hearted and always a pleasure to talk with. I’ll tip my glass my friend. Michelle and family so sorry for your loss, may you find peace in the coming weeks. What a Guy!
Our sincere condolences to Michell and family, Chester was one of a kind, such a large personality leaves a large empty space in our community.
Kneal and Debbie Wiegel
Chester was one of the best, one of the special ones. His view of life was exceptional, I learned from him whenever I was with him. Thanks friend. He enjoyed his life and increased life’s enjoyment for the rest of us. I will always remember him driving off in his big, old Cadillac. You will be greatly missed. Marc Maslov
Chester was a great person and Fraternity Brother. Rest in peace, you will stay in our memories forever. Rick – Sigma Chi.
Chester was an original member of our Clarion University fraternity. Alpha Sigma Chi. As a pledge we had to do something for each brother. Chester had us clean his bar. We enjoyed the event when Chester made a meal and provided refreshments .☮️🙏
Enjoyed your friendship for so many years Chester, always a kind word and a great laugh. Our deepest sympathy to Michelle and family.