Dale “Jack” Rehkop of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. at the age of 87 years.
Jack was born July 6, 1937, the son of Henry and Luetta (Underwood) Rehkop, who preceded him in death. Jack was the youngest of 11 children with seven brothers and three sisters also preceding him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Anna (Firebaugh) Rehkop who he married November 25, 1960 at Fredericktown, Missouri. He is also survived by one son, Ron Rehkop and two daughters, Valerie (Robert) Francis and Dawn (James) Komar, four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Jack had a great love for woodworking, beekeeping, raising miniature donkeys/horses and above all, spending time with family and friends. He was a devoted member of Farmington Freewill Baptist Church. He joined the Air Force July 26, 1955 spending four years of active duty and discharged as a Crew Chief.