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Rex Chrisco Obituary

Chrisco, Rex Monroe 74, loving husband, father and grandfather, retired Learjet, Mass Properties Engineer, and avid postage stamp collector and dealer, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017. Visitation 1-8 pm Wednesday, July 19, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, Haysville, 7031 S. Broadway. Funeral service 11 am Thursday, Asbury United Methodist Church, 2801 W. 15th St. N., Wichita. Rex was former Scoutmaster of Troup 893, Haysville and a SAWE Honorary Fellow. He is preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Eva Chrisco. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Erna; sons, Richard (Teresa ), of Wichita, Edward (Christal), of Haysville; daughter, Charlotte Townsend (Tom), of Omaha, NE; sister, Norma Scott, of Choctaw, OK; and grandchildren, Monroe, Matthew, Ravhanna, Savhanna and Megan. A memorial has been established for Missions with Asbury United Methodist Church, 3801 W. 15th St. N., Wichita, KS 67203. View tributes at smithfamilymortuaries.com.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2017.

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Marie Agne

August 26, 2017

I will miss seeing Rex at the stamp show and writing checks on account that was closed and he still trusted me to write a new check He will be missed by many stamp buyers I am sure. My prayers are with you and your family.

Armen Hovsepian

August 15, 2017

Enjoyed seeing and working with Rex once every few months when he and Erna would visit Stamp Show here in Shawnee, Kansas. May God Bless you and your loved ones and give you strength.
Armen Hovsepian
Midwest Philatelic Society, Kansas City, MO

John Olson, Joplin Stamp Club

July 30, 2017

Rex was a regular fixture at the annual Joplin Stamp Show for many years. A finer and more honest and friendly man is not to be found. Erna, your friends at the Joplin Stamp Club will greatly miss him. You are in our prayers.

Hal Odom Jr

July 26, 2017

Rex was a great friend to stamp collectors everywhere. We will miss his common touch and great presence in the hobby. Deepest condolences to Erna and the rest of his family.

Clint Stephenson

July 25, 2017

Condolences from The Stephensons. I got to know Rex for a few nights at a SAWE conference and got to share in hearing of his life experiences. I enjoyed meeting The Legend Id heard so much about prior. I consider myself blessed to have crossed his path. God Bless Rex. Prayers for his family and friends during this tough time.

Bill Boze

July 21, 2017

On behalf of the Society of Mass Properties Engineers, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, and appreciate the contributions our brethren Mass Properties Engineer gave to the design and safety of the aircraft programs he was involved in. May Rex rest in peace.

Bill Boze

July 21, 2017

On behalf of the Society of Mass Properties Engineers, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, and appreciate the contributions our brethren Mass Properties Engineer gave to the design and safety of the aircraft programs he was involved in. May Rex rest in peace.

Lionel Whitmer

July 20, 2017

Enjoyed working with Rex at Learjet and attending the Learjet Management meetings. Remember his trips with Erna to Biloxi and thought that was special. He was a fine gentleman and liked by all associated with him. God Bless.

Shawn Reiling

July 20, 2017

Charlotte and Family,
Much love and many prayers for you all.

Duke Schiefelbein

July 20, 2017

So sorry to hear about Rex...May God strengthen you and uplift you at this time...we pray for God's Blessings for all of you and Rex, who is now in His loving embrace. God be with you...

Darren Gamble

July 20, 2017

Fondly remembered by his former colleagues in Weights Engineering, Bombardier Belfast. Thoughts and sympathy are with Ed and the entire family circle at this sad time.

Carolyn Brown

July 19, 2017

Christal and all the family:

Rod and I are sadden to hear of Rex's death after his fall. Rod was a stamp customer of his and will miss doing business with him. There is a saying that death leaves a hole that nothing can heal and love leaves memories no one can steal. Rod and I are sending our thoughts and prayers for the entire family.

Mary Scheulen

July 19, 2017

Erna and family, so sorry to hear of Rex's passing. He will be missed. Mary

Jamie Bell

July 18, 2017

So very sorry to hear of Rex passing. Thoughts and prayers with the entire family.

Rachel Holman Gaskill

July 18, 2017

Charlotte & Family:
I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please know that my thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. God's blessings and peace to you all.

Thomas Lancaster

July 18, 2017

Rex was an inspiration not only to me and others in The Society of Allied Weight Engineers (SAWE) but his entire community. He will be missed.

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