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Ivan E. Rekow, 95 passed away December 7, 2022, in Emmett, Idaho of natural causes. He was born April 11, 1927, to William and Marie (Dresser) Rekow of Emmett, Idaho.
Ivan served in the Army during World War II in Yokohama, Japan.
Ivan was a kid, farmer, soldier, mechanic, welder, Masonite, carpenter, firefighter, logger, equipment operator, miner, and geologist. If he could not fix it, he designed and/or built it. So don’t be surprised to find out that Ivan either fixed or built something in your past or future.
Ivan played the accordion and harmonica. He also liked to dance. His favorite hobby was rock hunting.
Ivan was not perfect, but he was a kind and gentle man.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and many siblings.
He is survived by 2 sons, 2 daughters, 5 grandsons, 3 granddaughters, 4 great-grandsons, 2 great-granddaughters, 1 great-great-grandson and 2 great-great-granddaughters.
Donations can be made in his memory to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
Visitation will be 4:00PM to 6:00PM on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at the Potter Funeral Chapel, Emmett, Idaho. A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00PM on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at the Potter Funeral Chapel, Emmett, Idaho. Interment will follow at the Emmett Cemetery, Emmett, Idaho.
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