Francis Rexing

Francis Rexing, 87, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Heart to Heart Hospice after a long fought illness.
Francis was born on May 10, 1935 to the late Joe and Florence Rexing. He was full of life, laughter, and fun and believed there was always time for a good laugh with his happy-go-lucky spirit. Francis was a lifelong Cubs fan and was happy he got to see them win the world series in 2016. He went on the Honor Flight 8 in 2018 with his son, Terry. Francis felt great honor and pride to have been given the opportunity to go with 85 fellow veterans. He was interviewed by Channel 14 for the Honor Flight and he told them "I feel like I am on cloud nine." He returned home feeling like a celebrity. Francis was a veteran of the Korean War in the United States Navy Seabees Construction Engineer and Combat Battalion. He proudly flew a flag 365 days a year because he so loved his country and always said freedom doesn't come free.
Francis was a lifelong member of Resurrection Catholic Church. He was also a member of Veterans of Foreign War Post 1114, Hill Top Grove, and the LST 325.
Francis is survived by his daughter, Jill Mayo of Evansville, IN; his only granddaughter, Molly Mayo, who brought so much love into his life and he enjoyed watching spooky movies with her. Francis loved his granddaughter with his whole heart; his beloved dog, Pepper; brothers, Jim Rexing of Haubstadt, IN and Charles Rexing (Margaret) of Evansville, IN; sister, Kathryn Fuhs of Ft. Branch, IN; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Francis was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara (Burton) Rexing; beloved son, Terry Rexing; his parents; and brothers, Eugene Rexing and Norman Rexing.
A funeral service will begin at 9:30 am on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 E. Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711, followed by a Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 am at Resurrection Catholic Church, 5301 New Harmony Rd., Evansville, IN 47720, with Father Jerry Pratt celebrating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Browning Funeral Home with a rosary service beginning at 6:00 pm.
The family would like to thank all the doctors and staff at Ascension St. Vincent, Evansville Veterans Association, and Select Specialty Hospital for their loving care and compassion. God bless all of you for the work you do.
Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, Vanderburgh Humane Society, PO Box 6711, Evansville, IN 47719-6711, or Kidney Cancer Association, PO Box 676226, Dallas, TX 75267-6226.
Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.