Rex Logan Obituary
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Rex was born on December 12, 1931 in Belleville, KS to Allen and Muriel (Thompson) Logan.
Rex grew up in Belleville, Kansas, and was drafted into the Army in 1955, where he was stationed in Korea, as a tank operator.
Rex married Inez Burchett in 1959, they farmed southwest of Belleville until 1968. They moved to Fairmont, Nebraska until retirement. Prior to moving to Gothenburg, Nebraska, where they would be closer to his daughter they lived in York, Nebraska.
Rex enjoyed gardening, traveling with his wife after retirement and in his later years. One thing he really enjoyed in his time at Hilltop was painting and he got great joy painting picture requests from the different employees. He also enjoyed playing checkers with the other residents, especially when he won! But he also taught others how to play checkers so they had a better chance with beating him.
Rex is survived by wife, Inez Christine Logan (Burchett); Children Linda (Scott) Bahe of Gothenburg, NE, son, Richard (Nichole) Logan of Sugarland, TX; Lance (Jamie) Logan of Longview, TX; 12 grandchildren. 13 great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Rex was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Muriel, son, Gary Logan, sister, Mona and brother-in-law, Gerald, brother, Kenneth, sister-in-law, Alice Logan, niece, Mary Lou Woods, nephews, Terry Miles, Rod Miles, Clinton Logan.
Memorial service will be held, 1:30 pm, Friday, April 4, 2025, at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, 620 10th St, Gothenburg, with Pastor Dan Urman officiating.
Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE.
Memorials may be made to Hilltop Estates Nursing Home, 2520 Ave M, Gothenburg, NE 69138.
Online condolences can be made at www.blasestrauser.com.Funeral arrangements were trusted to Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel & Monuments, 620 10th Street Gothenburg, NE 69138, (308) 537-2313. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Rex Gene Logan, please visit our Tree Store.
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