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Rex Vanpelt Obituary


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VANPELT, Rex Dale 59, Xenia, passed away June 26. Services 2:00 PM Thursday June 30, 2011 at McColaugh Funeral Home Inc. 826 North Detroit St., Xenia.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jun. 28, 2011.

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Linda Martin

June 30, 2011

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you in the days ahead. Rex will be missed.
Lind Martin (previous OB/RN from GMH )

June 29, 2011

So sorry to hear about Rex . The family and friends will be in our prayers . Leroy & Doris Wilkin & Family . Glenn Barrett

Theresa Culver

June 28, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss Bev and family-You are in my thoughts and prayers. Theresa Culver RN (former nurse at GMH)

Cindy Hoover

June 28, 2011

So sorry about your loss Bev. Cindy Hoover (former physical therapist at GMH.)

Persi Osborn

June 28, 2011

I'm so sorry for your great loss Bev, and daughters, Rex was such a good caring man. He will be sorely missed! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Persi Osborn (former OB nurse at GMH)

Shirley Mistishin

June 28, 2011

Rex was my first friend that I met while doing clinicals in same day surg back in 1996.He was so helpful and funny they had a saying that the hospital was built around Rex. He was an icon. Rex, I will miss you very much. I will miss catching up with you at work in the evenings about all the happenings in the neighborhood. My prayers and condolences go out to Bev and Family

Cathy Hubbard

June 28, 2011

My prayers are with you.

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