John Rezin 1919-2012

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Posted By: Connie Swearingen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 7/13/2012 at 16:03:24

Sioux City Journal
June 24, 2012

John Rezin, 92, of Sioux City passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Touchstone Living Center.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Jim Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Logan Park Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

John was born on July 8, 1919 in Franklin, Kan., to Joseph and Anna (Roeback) Rezin. In 1938 he graduated from High School in Arma, Kan. After graduation he went into the Civilian Conservation Corp (C.C.C.). He later served his country in the U.S. Army as a Corporal.

He was united in marriage to Ruth Windle on May 31, 1942 in Dakota City, Neb. She preceded him in death on Feb. 22, 1999. John worked for Sioux City Furniture from 1946 to 1964. He then worked for Briar Cliff from 1968 to 1970. From 1970 to 1981 he worked for Sioux City as the Cemetery Sexton, retiring in 1981.

John enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, working outside in his yard and shop, playing the harmonica, listening to music and visiting with family and friends.

He is survived by his four children, John C. (Patty) Rezin of Rapid City, S.D., Bruce E. (Pam) Rezin of Colorado Springs, Colo., Ruth Ann (James) Reilly of Sioux City, and Laura L. Rezin of Sioux City; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Andrew Rezin of Kansas City, Kan.; and a sister, Edith Kriss of Kansas City, Kan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sisters; and three brothers.