Eleanor B. Rek

Eleanor B. Rek, age 88, of Janesville died August 29, 2019, at Oak Park Place. She was born in Rosenheim, Germany, on May 9, 1931, to Berta (Graf) and Anton Kandler. She grew up in Munich, Germany, and emigrated to the United States in 1957. She married Jaroslav “Jerry” Rek on May 5, 1956, in Munich, Germany. After coming to the US, they belonged to the German Club and enjoyed many years with all of their friends there. She worked at many places including her first job at Kresge’s (Jupiter), Corn Cabin at Creston Park and Krafco.… but her favorite job was babysitting! She was “Oma” to over 30 kids entrusted to her care, including her own grandkids which made her the happiest. She is survived by her son, Harald (Christine) Rek and daughter Renee (Rick) Hart; four grandchildren: Kelly (Tony) Kaiser, Andy (Katie Knack) Rek, Jacob (Brittany) Garvin, and Jessica (Jesse) Logue; three great-grandchildren: Elaine Josephine (EJ) Kaiser, Kaitlyn and Joshua Garvin. Joshua was born on Oma’s birthday this year! She was predeceased by her parents, husband, Jaroslav on Sept. 18, 2015, and her brother, Anton. A memorial gathering will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on September 11, 2019, at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, 1010 N. Wright Rd., Janesville. Interment will be at Milton Lawns Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice in Eleanor’s name. The family would like to thank the staff of Oak Park Place for the care that Lora received.