Earle Charles Recklein, Sr., of North Fort Myers, Florida, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of the late Charlet I. Recklein; cherished son of the late Earle E.and Charlotte A. Recklein; devoted father of Tina May (Robert) Milburn, Earle Charles (Carrie) Recklein, Jr., Molly Ann (Robert) Fox; step-father of Leonard Joe (Melodie) Cooper, Arthur Allen Huff, Charlet (Jimmy Love) Gronewald, Judy Diane Schone and the late Iline Lynn Hunter; loving grandfather and great-grandfather of many; dear brother of Linda (Mitchell) Johnson, Robert J. (Curtis) Recklein; Earle is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Earle is also preceded in death by his parents-in-law, Margarita Mae Adams and Jake Albert Cooper; Stepfather-in-law Ellis R. Adams; Sister-in-law Erdie Cooper; Brother-in-laws, Virgil A. Cooper and Albert A. Cooper; and son-in-law Victor Harold Schone Sr.
Earle proudly and honorably served in the United States Army. He graduated from Ladue High School in 1958 and he attended Westminster College. Earle was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 all visitations and services will be limited to immediate family. Thank you for your understanding.