Ronald "Ron" Recher

Ronald "Ron" Recher, Retired Colonel (United States Army), 90, of Chesterfield, VA, died October 11, 2026. Born in Mt. Healthy, OH, he was the son of William and Alice Recher. Ron's wife of 66 years, Judith Aufdermarsh Recher, predeceased him.

Ron was devoted to his wife, a dedicated provider for his family, and had an exceptional work ethic. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1959, where he earned a BS in Engineering. He later earned an M.S. in Contract and Procurement Management in 1976 and an MBA in 1979.

During his Army career from 1959 to 1973, he completed tours in Vietnam and Korea as a Chinook and Huey pilot, and in Venezuela. Ron served at multiple Army posts throughout the United States. His many honors included the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Legion of Merit. After retiring from the Army, he continued his career in the civil service.

In his spare time, Ron served as a Trustee at Gregory Memorial Presbyterian Church, volunteered at Crater Community Hospice and Prince George Food Bank, and authored "Prince George County: Where History was made, 2003." Ron's many hobbies included woodworking, award-winning needlepoint, model planes, puzzles, coin and stamp collecting, travel, genealogy, and watching his grandchildren play sports.

Ron is survived by his three children, Lisa Hogsett (Rick), Sharon Hoover (Chris), and Randy Recher; brother, Bob; grandchildren, Adam Drew (Alysha), Matt Hogsett, Aaron (Rachel) Hoover, Elise Hoover (Sarah), Kayla Wallace (Josh), Ryan Recher (Amanda), and Alex Recher; and 13 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Gregory Memorial Presbyterian Church. A private family interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crater Community Hospice, 3916 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, VA 23805.