REX, James Roger 1933-2001

REX, BAILEY, LANE

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 1/24/2009 at 18:05:09

James R. Rex

MARBLE ROCK, IOWA - Funeral services for James R. Rex, 68, of 1657 270th Street, Marble Rock, were Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at the United Methodist Church in Marble Rock. Pastor Marjorie Bradshaw officiated. Burial was at the Westside Cemetery in Marble Rock.

James Roger Rex was born July 29, 1933 in Union Township, Floyd County, a son of Gordon Roderick and Jennie Leota (Bailey) Rex and died on Wednesday, December 26, 2001, at his home in Marble Rock.

He received his education in the Marble Rock Public Schools, graduating in 1951. He became employed for Philip Parcher until he entered the United States Army on Nov. 18, 1953. He served as Combat Construction Specialist Co. A 194th Engineer Battalion. Following his discharge on Sept. 23, 1955, he returned to Marble Rock where he began farming on his own.

He was united in marriage to Betty Lou Lane on March 27, 1954, at the Methodist Church West St. Charles. To this union were born two children: Ricky and Vicky.

Jim's life encompassed his life-long endeavor in being a successful farmer, his family - more especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren - and his community. He was actively involved in farming for over 45 years. His greatest love was operating the combine during the fall harvest.

He will be sadly missed by his four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren who will fondly remember those special fishing trips, helping Grandpa on the farm, using fishing poles to fly kites at Easter time and wrestling with Grandpa. He rarely missed a sporting activity in which the grandchildren participated and often times purchased pop for the whole team regardless of whether they won or lost. Jim's other interests included playing card games, traveling and reading the gossip magazines.

Jim's community service included being a member since 1966 and past-president of the Marble Rock Lions Club, board member and past officer of the Marble Rock Community Improvement Association which was started under Jim's leadership on Feb. 14, 1986.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Betty, of Marble Rock, his children and their spouses: Ricky and Darlene of Marble Rock and Vicky and Mike Katcher of Marble Rock; four grandchildren: Laurie and her husband Tom Lensing of Lawler, Joe Rex, Katie Katcher and Matt Katcher, all of Marble Rock; three great-grandchildren; Derick, Darci and Traci Lensing of Lawler; four sisters and their spouses; Kathleen and Mel Schilling of Charles City, Francys and Don Ritter of Mason City, Donna Kolbet of Osage, Connie and Jerome Pitz of Walworth, Wisc., and his mother-in-law; Henrietta Lane of Charles City.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the James R. Rex Memorial Fund in care of the family.