FOREST, OH -- Rex Russell Kellogg, 84, of Forest, OH, passed away Sat, April 1, 2023. Rex was born July 3, 1938 to Max and Edith (Beach) Kellogg. He was married to the love of his life, Mary Martha Best Ream, deceased. Rex is survived by a step-daughter and son-in-law whom he considered his own daughter and son, Tim and Carrie (Ream) Woodruff, Ada OH, step-son Jerry Ream, Elwood IN. granddaughter Britney (Kyle) Ricker, grandson John (Kyleigh) Woodruff, 3 great-grandkids: Riley and Abby Ricker, and Teddy Woodruff. Rex was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth (Marjorie "Midge" Sprang) Kellogg. He had 3 nephews: Curtis (Connie) Kellogg, Randy (Kelly) Kellogg and Scott Kellogg and 1 niece Janette Shocklee. And devoted Friends: Don and Lynne and the Whitten Family.
He retired from the US Navy Reserve after 30 years and Imperial Bondware. Rex was Trustee for Jackson Township, a member of Blanchard River Church of Christ, IOOF Lodge, Hardin County Farm Bureau, Amvets, Elks and Moose.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in Rex's memory to Ada VFW: Handicap Restrooms. Visitation will be Thursday, April 13 from 5-7pm at Clark Shields Funeral Home, 301 South Patterson Street, Forest, OH 45843.
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