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Rex K. Thompson
1939 - 2020
Rex K. Thompson
1939 - 2020
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Rex Thompson Obituary
Age 81, of Minerva, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 in the Aultman Compassionate Care Center. He was born May 28, 1939 in Oneida to Carl and Mary (Stenger) Thompson. He retired from Malvern Local Schools where he taught 6th grade and outdoor education for over 25 years. He graduated from Malvern High School in 1957, received his Bachelor's in Education from the University of Akron and his Master's in Education from Walsh University. He is a US Navy Veteran and a member of the Ohio Education Association and was an avid golfer.
He is survived by his loving wife, Paula (Biggins) Thompson with whom he would have been married 59 years on Nov. 11; two daughters, Carla (Daniel) Painter of Malvern, Kelly (Daniel) McNeil of Malvern; four grandchildren, Darcy (Shaun) Pearce, Lauren (Andrew) Grubbs, Chelsea and Rachel McNeil; four great-grandchildren, Lillian, Leo, Maxwell and Carson. He is preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Willis, Mary Wackerly and a brother, Robert Thompson.
Following cremation, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Aultman Compassionate Care or the Education Dept. at Walsh University. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.
Gotschall Hutchison Funeral Home, 330-868-4900
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Kathy Mack
November 8, 2020
Dear Thompson Family, My heartfelt sympathy to you all. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Bonnie Chiurco
November 5, 2020
Memories made while teaching with Rex are ones I’ll always cherish. Field trips and camps were so much fun. He was a wonderful man and my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Louis ROMANO
November 4, 2020
Sorry to hear about Rex passing,our thoughts go to the family. We will have a mass in his name. Sandy and Louis Romano.
November 4, 2020
Paula and family: Deepest sympathy at this most trying time. Rex will be greatly missed as he could surely light up a room. May God grant you peace and understanding as you grieve. Dave and Nancy DeDent
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Teddy Stephens
November 4, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers
Dave & Jan LePore
November 4, 2020
Sorry for your loss. He is at rest now.
Cheryl J Skinner Tri-State Military Museum
November 4, 2020
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Rex K. Thompson, give you peace, comfort and strength
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
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US Navy Veteran, Rex K. Thompson, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Shannon Campbell
November 3, 2020
You will be missed. You were such an amazing person ❤ You were a Great Uncle among many other great things ❤ Heather and I will always be grateful for you and Aunt Paula ❤ You will have a special place in our hearts forever
Dave DiLauro
November 3, 2020
Sorry for your family loss.
Joni (Chiurco) Somers
November 3, 2020
Rex always had a great sense of humor. Always a joy to work with him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Craig Lama
November 3, 2020
A great man gone to soon fly high our condolences from the Lama family
Sandy Moeglin
November 3, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I was fortunate to work with Rex; and my children have him as a teacher. He was a great guy who touched a lot of lives. May you find comfort in your memories.
Dale Smith
November 3, 2020
Mr. Thompson was a very nice and fun teacher. Always very helpful. May be rest in peace.
Lucy Ferguson Ogden
November 3, 2020
May God comfort you thru this sad time. Rex was a really nice guy.
Molly Grubbs
November 3, 2020
We are thinking and praying for you and your family. Lauren has shared many wonderful memories of this man with us. He will be truly missed. God bless and keep him.
November 3, 2020
Carla and family,
You have Scott and I's deepest sympathy. He lived a wonderful life and you have amazon memories. Great guy!!
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