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1944
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2016
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Walter Rees Obituary
Walter A. "Skip", born March 3, 1944, beloved husband of Mary Lou Rees (nee Tibbs), loving father of Wendy (Tom) Collopy, Sherry Beth (Sean) Arbuckle, Sondra (Ron) Reardon and Anthony (Tracy) Rees. Cherished grandfather of Shawn Collopy, Thomas Collopy Jr., Jeffrey Schrage, Andrew Collopy, Maxwell Winter, Scott Schrage, Sam Winter, Kyle Rees, Jacob Rees and Ava Reardon and great-grandfather of four. Preceded in death by parents, Margaret and George W. Rees Sr. and a brother, George W. Rees Jr. Brother-in-law of Barb (George) Sontag, John (Carlene) Tibbs and Joyce Rees. Proudly served his country in the US Navy aboard the USS WASP Naval Aircraft carrier from 1961 to 1965. Passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Stephen Church, Donham & Eastern Aves., Saturday, July 16 at 10:00a.m. Friends may call at Geo. H. Rohde & Son Funeral Home, Linwood & Delta Ave., Mr. Lookout, Friday, from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences may be espressed at www.rohdefuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Walter Rees
Dennis Rees
July 17, 2016
Mary Lou, Wendy,Sherry, Sondra and Tony: Your loss is our loss. Skip was our cousin and our friend. Through many years of competition on the baseball field we gained deeper respect for cousin Skip. He will be missed.
Melanie Hampton
July 16, 2016
I am sorry for your family's loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Genny Hall
July 15, 2016
Our cousin "skippy". Will always be remembered in our hearts! Rest in peace..Genny Rees hall
Terri Hopkins
July 14, 2016
Heaven has gained another greatest life's coach, friend, grandpa, husband and daddy. Rest in peace Skip. You're smile, eyes, strength and love carries so strong thru your family. You are so loved! Hug my dad for me too! Hop and Skip!
tim paganelli
July 14, 2016
Going to miss you my friend.Lot of great memories.You were the real deal for sure.God Bless your family.Love Tim
Stephanie Buelsing
July 14, 2016
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
July 14, 2016
so sad to hear of skips passing , skip and mary lou were part of the old delta ave bunch, the good memories will never be forgotten, are prayers for the family. DENNIS & GLADYS WARD
charlena jackaon
July 14, 2016
So sorry for your loss I know you will miss him but he is in a better place
Charlena jackson
July 14, 2016
We send our condolences to you and your entire family during this difficult time.
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless you and your entire family.
Richard J. and Marguerite A. Staud
Ginny & Jim Millward
July 13, 2016
We are so very sorry to learn of "Skip's" passing. We know how dearly loved he was by Mary Lou & their children. Please take comfort in knowing that Skip is in a much better place than we are; for he is with our Lord & Savior. You now have a new angel looking out for you each day. Our thoughts & prayers are of him & with you. May God bless your entire family.
colendia Lunsford
July 13, 2016
Dear Rees family ,I am as sorry for the loss of Skip. Just know in your hearts that he will always be with all of you Love Colendia
July 13, 2016
I send my sincere condolences during this very difficult time. May you all find comfort from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14.
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