John A. Recker, Sr. "Papa Jack"

John A. Recker, Sr. of Cincinnati, Ohio, age 86 and commonly known to all as “Papa Jack,” Ascended to his eternal resting place on December 7, 2025 after a long battle with health conditions. Beloved husband to Joan (Mitchell) Recker, devoted father to his daughter Julie Holbrook (Brian), and two sons John Recker, Jr. (Jodi) and Jeff Recker. Jack passed peacefully in his sleep at his home in Montgomery, Ohio on December 7, 2025.

Proud grandfather to Michael (Kaitlin) Holbrook, Ashley Holbrook, Jennifer (Jack) Holbrook Raibikis, Adam (Rachel) Recker, Abby Recker, Luke (Lindsey) Recker, Jack, Lily, Evie and Penn Recker. He was also great-grandfather to Boone and Scout Holbrook.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Tom, Joe, Richard and sisters Jane, Eileen and Marge. Papa Jack was a lover of life who adored his family and cherished his time in the outdoors. As a former electrician, little league coach and semi-professional hockey player, he was a competitive warrior who led by example and will be missed for his strength, loyalty, compassion and witty humor.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 8:45 am -9:45 am at Good Shepherd 8815 East Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45249. Mass will follow at 10:00 am on Saturday. Burial will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery with a luncheon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in his memory be directed to The American Lung Association and/or NeverThirstWater.org.