Joan Louise (Bare) Rechtin

JOAN LOUISE (BARE) RECHTIN, 86, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 after an extended illness with her family at her side. She was a parishioner of Christ the King Parish for 46 years. Joan was married to Dick Rechtin, who passed September 2nd, 2018, for 65 years. She leaves behind her daughter, Julie Williams; son Mark Rechtin and his wife Tammy; six wonderful grandchildren, Jake, Sarah, Michael, Pierce, Garrett and Anna; cousin and childhood friend, Mary McMahan; and sister-in law, June Fernandez. Joan was born and raised in Ciemy, she attended the University of Cincinnati where she studied art. It was at UC where she first met her husband, Dick. They were married in 1952 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Joan was a very talented woman who loved to travel, was a master gardener, painted, made ceramics, and restored artwork. She restored many of the paintings hanging in St. Vincent hospital as well as helped restore the nativity figurines and altar Angels in St. Andrew's Cathedral. Most importantly, Joan was a wonderful wife and mother who was devoted to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed. A rosary will be prayed for Joan at Christ the King Catholic Church in Little Rock on Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 at 7:00pm. Her funeral Mass will be at Christ the King on Wednesday, November 7th, at 10:00am. A reception will be held after Mass followed by a graveside service at Mt. Holly Cemetery off S. Gaines Street. Donations may be made in her name in lieu of flowers to the Mount Holly Cemetery Maintenance Fund, 1200 S. Broadway, Little Rock, Ark., 72202. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.