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David L. "Dave" Rechenmacher

David L. "Dave" Rechenmacher obituary

David Rechenmacher Obituary

David L. "Dave" Rechenmacher, Age 66, a longtime resident of Naperville, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 10, 2011. He was born January 11, 1944 in Baltimore, MD. Beloved husband of 43 years to Jeanne (nee Connelly) Rechenmacher, loving father of Cynthia Rechenmacher of Naperville, Mary (Grant) Stewart of Barrington, IL and the late Christine E. "Chrissy" Rechenmacher, devoted son of the late LeRoy and Margaret Rechenmacher, fond step-son of the late Alice Rechenmacher, dear brother of the late Roger Rechenmacher and loving cousin, nephew and friend to many. Dave grew up in Naperville and attended SS. Peter & Paul Grade School, Marmion Military Academy and received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Aurora University. In 1965, Dave began his career in law enforcement as a police officer with the Downers Grove Police Department (DGPD). He served with the DGPD for 35 years and retired as a lieutenant in 1995 and then accepted the position of Public Affairs Manager for the Downers Grove Police Department, retiring in 1999. After retirement, he served as the interim Chief of Police at the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn. He continued his commitment to public service as Commissioner for the City of Naperville Fire and Police Commission for six years. He loved music, his cabin in Michigan, volunteering for law enforcement organizations, and was an active supporter of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and School, St. Anthony's Church, Buchanan, MI, Marmion Military Academy and Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House, Barrington. Visitation Thursday, January 13, 3:00-9:00 P.M. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, January 14, 11:00 A.M. at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville. Interment: SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: SS. Peter and Paul School, Office of Development, 201 E. Franklin St., Naperville, IL 60540, Attn: Memorial Giving. For info 630-355-0213, www.friedrich-jones.com

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Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on Jan. 12, 2011.

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Mary Lou Lydecker

January 5, 2024

Your great family and faith legacy goes on and grows through your wonderful wife, Jean and your daughters and grand-daughter.

mark kasak

October 20, 2023

My good friend! I am back in the area and living in DG! I will always miss you as you taught me so much in crime prevention and being a great person! God Bless you Dave and Jeanne!

January 17, 2011

Dear Jean & Family,

I am so sorry about Dave. He was a wonderful person with an incredible personality. As you know I worked with Dave at the police department for thirty years. He was always professional and dedicated to his job and family. He had a good sense of humor. He will be missed by all of us. He was a delight to wotk with and a friend. All my love to you and your family.

Ann Priorello

January 17, 2011

Dear Jeanne & Family,
I am very sorry to hear of Daves passing. My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Bob Guler

Jim Blickle

January 15, 2011

Dear Mrs. Rechenmacher and family, I am very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I knew Dave through the ICPA and looked up to him as a great leader in that organization. As I felt, everyone liked Dave a lot and enjoyed his company as well as his guidence.
My deepest sympathy to you all and will remember Dave in my heart forever.

January 15, 2011

The years I was Captain of BNSF Police in Naperville, Dace was one of my best freinds.I now live in Texas but have nissed his laugh and good charm Fod Bless Steve Podrovitz, Captain, reired

janice presecky

January 14, 2011

dear jeanne cindy % mary i am so very sorry to hear of daves passing please accecpt my sympthy he was a great man & father & husband, i am so very sorry

January 13, 2011

DearJeanne,
Very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Wish I could be able to be at the Wake and funeral, but not physically able to be there. You and your family are in my prayers.
Jim Haas

January 13, 2011

Aunt Jeanne and Cynthia and Mary: We are very sorry to hear about Uncle Dave. I have many great memories of him (and you) as our families were growing up, in fact some of my earliest memories were formed at your first house. We are praying for him, and all of you. To be honest, Grace is including Uncle Dave in her nightly prayers, but from what I can hear she is asking Uncle Dave use his influence to bend God's ear a little bit in her favor. I am sure Uncle Dave is happy to oblige. We made a donation to Saints Peter and Paul in his name. Sincerely, Tom Connelly and Grace from California.

Robert Reid

January 13, 2011

Dear Jeanne,
We are sorry to learn of your loss. Dave was a classmate and true friend from Marmion. We will keep both of you in our prayers.
Bob and Tina Reid

Traci LaMon

January 13, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss, Jeanne. Our prayers and thoughts to you and your family. Traci LaMon and kids

Robert M. Hansen

January 13, 2011

Dear Jeanne,Cindy and Mary,
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time. Dave was a great guy, and we will miss him. wish that we could be with you.
Mary Ann and Bob Hansen

January 12, 2011

Dear Jeanne & Family,
I was so shocked to see Daves' Death Notice. Orrin & I are in Arizona, so sorry we will miss the services. Had Dave been ill? Our prayers & thoughts are with you at this time. Orrin & Mary Jean

John Spinner

January 12, 2011

Dear Jeanne and Family,
Dave was a wonderful person. May all your special memories of him be a comfort to you, and your faith support you as you mourn his loss. Our prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Sincerely,
John and Kathryn Spinner

Randy James

January 11, 2011

Dave was a classmate of mine at Marmion and years later we reunited in our chosen profession. Dave, you will be sorely missed.

Paul Rechenmacher

January 11, 2011

So sorry to here of your loss in David's passing. We send our condolences and deepest sympathies in these difficult times.

Toby and Kim Rechenmacher

Bob Spinner

January 11, 2011

Jeanne & Family,
Growing up in Naperville with Dave(he is exactly one year & 8 days younger)provided me withStories that will forever be endearing memories of this incredibly zealous person/friend.
Be for Dave,Lord,all that he hoped for for his future indeed is not lost but paradise gained.
Our prayers are with Jeanne & Family.
Love Bob(#3Grandson)and Kathy Spinner
Valrico,Florida

Chuck & Patrice Spinner

January 11, 2011

Dear Jeanne and family,
Our good Lord will certainly reward Dave (#4 grandson) for all the wonderful work he's done and for the positive influence he's made in his community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Chuck (#5 grandson) and Patrice Spinner

Jay Spitzer

January 11, 2011

Bill, Mike, Kathy:
Dave sat next to me on the Milwaukee trip last year. I enjoyed talking with him. Enjoyed being with all of you there. My condolences.

Barb Raymond Jansz

January 11, 2011

Jeanne and family, I am so sad to think about Dave being gone. What a good man. I still remember the beautiful eulogy he gave at Chrissy's funeral. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Marilynn Raymond Vannucci

January 11, 2011

Dear Jeanne and family....
It is with heartfelt sadness that I read about Dave's death. Dave was a wonderful role model and he will be missed by so many. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,

January 11, 2011

Didn't know Dave but since he was your husband, he must have been special since you are.
You and yours are in my daily thoughts and prayers.

Your client,
Corinne Lennon

Paul & Diane Napolski

January 11, 2011

Dear Jeanne,
So sorry to read of Dave's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Beverly Hall

January 11, 2011

Dear Family,

My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. May God give you comfort in the coming days.

Mary Lou (& Marty) Spinner Lydecker

January 11, 2011

I have found memories of my cousin, David, his contageous smile and good humor. May he rest in peace. There is a family reunion and celebration in heaven going on right now, I'm sure.

January 11, 2011

Dave was my Godson, and I have many fond memories. Two stand out for me. One as a little ringbearer for Uncle Dick's wedding, when they were processing out of the church, and he ran out shouting, "Hey, Uncle Bernie, wait for me". And the last one from last July when he and his cousins arranged a surprise 90th birthday for his aunt, Sister de Lourdes. He was so elated that it turned to really be a surprise!! He just beamed. He was such a great guy. God will bless him, and he is already missed.

Aunt Helen Donahue

Tim Donahue

January 11, 2011

May God bless and keep you David.

January 11, 2011

Dear Cindy and family,

I was sadden to read in today's newspaper about the death of your father/husband. Though I did not know him personally I have known Cindy for many years and enjoyed her company and companionship at various professional meetings. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Carol B. Miller, P.T.

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