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Joseph “Joe” Rex

Birth	:	18 Mar 1940 Bonaparte, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Aug 2018 Bonaparte, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Bonaparte Cemetery, Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7010002, -91.8079987
Description	:	Joseph Joe Rex, 78, of Bonaparte, Iowa passed away August 6, 2018 at home. He was born on March 18, 1940 on the family farm in rural Bonaparte, Iowa to Leonard and Anna (Wenke) Rex. Joe attended Thomas Jefferson Jaybird country school thru the middle of 4th grade. Joe graduated from Bonaparte School in 1957. During high school, Joe was a member of band, yearbook, drama club, basketball and baseball. Joe was also a 4-H member. Joe married Sue (Dresser) Rex on January 1, 1961. Joe served in the United States Air Force February 1960 thru February 1964. Joe served 15 months in... Read More	Joseph Joe Rex, 78, of Bonaparte, Iowa passed away August 6, 2018 at home. He was born on March 18, 1940 on the family farm in rural Bonaparte, Iowa to Leonard and Anna (Wenke) Rex. Joe attended Thomas Jefferson Jaybird country school thru the middle of 4th grade. Joe graduated from Bonaparte School in 1957. During high school, Joe was a member of band, yearbook, drama club, basketball and baseball. Joe was also a 4-H member. Joe married Sue (Dresser) Rex on January 1, 1961. Joe served in the United States Air Force February 1960 thru February 1964. Joe served 15 months in Formosa (Taiwan). Joe taught himself to play the guitar during his time in the service. After his honorable discharge he returned to Bonaparte to farm. In addition to maintaining the family farm, Joe worked for Heatilator in Mt. Pleasant, and for Fruehauf Corporation in Ft. Madison, Iowa for over 30 years. He was a supporter of the NRA, Ducks Unlimited, and was a member of Farm Bureau. He was an avid sportsman and greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing and trap shooting. Joe loved playing cards, especially Pitch and Euchre. Joe loved dogs and horses, he even used a team of horses to farm as a young man. Joe enjoyed spending time outdoors, going to wildlife preserves, and showing his grandchildren how to hunt, fish and enjoy nature. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Anna Rex; and a sister-in-law, Linda K. Rex.

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Joseph “Joe” Rex's memorial is located at: Bonaparte Cemetery, Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA.
When did Joseph “Joe” Rex death?
Joseph “Joe” Rex death on 6 Aug 2018 in Bonaparte, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.7010002
Longitude: -91.8079987

Family Members:

Parent

Leonard W Rex

(1910 - 1990)

Anna Elizabeth Wenke Rex

(1914 - 1973)

Spouse

Irene Sue Dresser Rex

(1943 - 2019)

Siblings

James Wesley “Jim” Rex

(1943 - 2022)

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Coordinate: 40.7010002, -91.8079987

2. New Lexington Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7028100, -91.8168300

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Coordinate: 40.6610985, -91.7994003

8. Snyder Cemetery
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13. Thompson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6622009, -91.8435974

14. Helwig Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6535988, -91.7988968

15. Holsworth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7489014, -91.7874985

16. Rhoades Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6618996, -91.7660980

17. Steinmeyer Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6483002, -91.7956009

18. Preen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6458015, -91.8150024

19. Blackmore Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7583600, -91.8251600

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Coordinate: 40.6380997, -91.7869034

21. McDaniel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6749992, -91.7244034

22. Columbus Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7416700, -91.8833300

23. Wright Cemetery
Farmington, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6405983, -91.7538986

24. Dunn Cemetery
Harrisburg, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7750294, -91.8060006