George L. Rechtin Jr., 93, of Taylorville passed away at 5:39am on Friday, October 21, 2016 in his home. He was born on July 2, 1923, the son of George L. Rechtin Sr. and Mildred Carter Rechtin. He married Catherine Holmes on May 20, 1943 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. George attended the University of Arkansas and the University of Oklahoma. He served in the Signal Corps and Army Air Force during WWII. George worked as an insurance agent for the Prudential Insurance Company. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Taylorville where he served as a former Clerk of the Session and an Elder. He previously was active in the Civilian Conservation Corps and enjoyed playing bridge and golf, and was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.

He is survived by his son: Michael D. (Elisabeth) Rechtin Sr. of Marco Island, Florida; daughter: Kathy A. (John) Coady of Taylorville; grandchildren: Michael (Lee Ann) Rechtin, Tom (Maria) Rechtin, Matthew (Ingrid) Rechtin, Craig (Darcy) Coady, Maureen (Mike) Magnussen, and Andrea (Daniel) Dutt; great grandchildren: Isabella Rechtin, Juliette Rechtin, Lukas Rechtin, Nina Rechtin, Greta Rechtin, Anders Rechtin, Hudson Coady, Grace Coady, Titus Coady, Abraham Coady, and Duncan Coady; sister-in-law: Linda Jenkins Rechtin of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

George was preceded in death by his parents and one brother: Jack Rechtin.

Private family burial will take place on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at McClure Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Wolfe officiating. Visitation will be held from 1pm until the time of service. Military graveside rites will take place following the memorial service. Memorials may be made to the Taylorville Public Library.

McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memories of George or condolences to his family may be sent online at: www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.

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