Gary Theodor Reker

Background

Reker, Gary Theodor was born on December 5, 1942 in Hamm, Germany. Son of Theodor and Elizabeth Walburga (Alstadt) Reker. arrived in Canada, 1953.

Education

Bachelor, McMaster U., Hamilton, Canada, 1965; Master of Arts in Science, U. Waterloo, Canada, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Waterloo, Canada, 1973.

Career

Postdoctoral fellow, Trent U., Peterborough, Canada, 1972-1973; assistant professor, Trent U., Peterborough, Canada, 1973-1979; associate professor, Trent U., Peterborough, Canada, 1979-1986; professor, Trent U., Peterborough, Canada, since 1986. Reviewer Canada county Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, since 1976. Board directors Journal Des Viktor Frankl Instituts, Vienna, since 1993.

Consultant Canada federal Penitentiary, Ottawa, 1976-1978, Youth of OtonabeeUnited, Peterborough, 1977-1979. Speaker in field.

Achievements

• Gary Theodor Reker has been listed as a noteworthy Psychology educator, researcher, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Director Alzheimer's Society, Peterborugh, 1988-1989. President of the board directors Peterborough Cmty. Credit Union, since 1993.

Treasurer Coronary Club-Young Men’s Christian Association, Peterborough, 1993-1994. Member Canada Association Gerontology, Gerontological Society American, Kinsmen Club Peterborough (executive since 1978, Kinsmen of Year 1986).

Interests

• Avocations: hockey, soccer, golf, walking, squash.

Connections

Married Dorothy Roberta Bennett, June 10, 1967. Children: Robin Michelle, Lori Rachelle, Dana Leanne.

Father:

Theodor Reker

Mother:

Elizabeth Walburga (Alstadt) Reker

Spouse:

Dorothy Roberta Bennett

child:

Lori Rachelle Reker

child:

Robin Michelle Reker

child:

Dana Leanne Reker