Name: Visitation for John Rehn
Start: 2021-01-11T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-01-12T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory - Galesburg

John Rehn
Galesburg - John R. Rehn, 53, of Galesburg, died of a heart attack at 4:41 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021, in the Emergency Room at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
John was born June 20, 1967, in Geneseo, the son of J. Wayne and F. Jean (Farnham) Rehn. John is survived by his wife, Jeralyn; two daughters, Jensen who is attending her parents' Alma Mater, University of Notre Dame Law School, and Tegan of Galesburg, who will attend her father's Alma Mater, University of Illinois; one son, John of Galesburg; his mother, Jean of Galesburg; and one sister, Lisa (David) Hamman of Naperville. John is also survived by one niece, Savannah Hamman of Naperville; one nephew, Jack Hamman of Ft. Hood, TX; and his mother-in-law, Donna Johnson of Galesburg. John was preceded in death by his father and a nephew Henry.
John received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois. He received his law degree from the University of Notre Dame. While attending law school he met his future wife, Jeralyn Sue Johnson. They were married on August 3, 1996, in Willoughby, OH. John owned and operated Rehn Law in Galesburg. As an attorney, John always enjoyed helping his clients.
John's greatest love was his family! He loved attending all their school sports and events. The family took many epic road and train trips. They travelled to all 48 Continental States while visiting National Parks and historical sites. He had a zest for life and enjoyed cheering on the Fighting Illini. He was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. John enjoyed spending time reading about history, learning the teachings of the Bible, and walking his dog, Molly.
Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 11, 2021, at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, social distancing, face masks, and limited occupancy will be enforced. Private family funeral services will be held. Those wishing to attend the service virtually may view the service 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at https://www.facebook.com/WatsonThomasFH. Cremation will be accorded following services. Memorials may be made in John's memory to the Knox County Humane Society or to the Fish Food Pantry or local charity of donor's choice. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.

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Published by The Register-Mail from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2021.

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13 Entries

Bob Boldt

February 1, 2021

John’s good spirit brightened Notre Dame law school.

Steven L Matheny

January 15, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My Condolences and best wishes for the family. John was a remarkable man. I had a working relationship with john as a client. John always treated me like a good friend should, not just as a client. He will be truly missed.

Danielle Fischer

January 13, 2021

My deepest condolences to John's family and friends. John had been handling a case for me these past few years and I never felt as if I was meeting with my attorney. I always felt like I was just meeting with an old friend to chat about U of I sports, Notre Dame, how his children doing, how things were in my life, and how the fur babies were doing. I was so devastated to hear about John's passing. He will forever be one of the greatest I've ever met.

Mia Cadwell

January 12, 2021

John was a great lawyer but an even greater man

Chuck Ross

January 12, 2021

Jeralyn and Family, please accept my sincere prayers and condolences with your loss. John was very kind, loving and fair. May God give you strength and comfort thru this difficult time. Respectfully, Chuck

Kirk Martin

January 12, 2021

John was my big brother at the house. He always had a smile on his face. He will be missed. Prayers for the family

Jane Orechwa

January 11, 2021

So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Sending my deepest sympathy to Jean, Johns family, and John’s sister and family. John was an exceptional Attorney. John helped me professionally and personally with a difficult legal matter I had years ago. I will always remember the kindness and concern he showed me at that difficult time. John’s family and community have lost an exceptionally great guy.

Dana Hughes

January 11, 2021

John and I had cases together over the last several years. I enjoyed having him as opposing counsel mostly because he was thoughtful and professional. He asked about my kids and my life. That's the type of person he was. He was a good advocate for his clients too while maintaining this cordial, kind personality. He spoke so fondly of his family and I remember him wearing his girls' picture buttons on his coat. Great guy, will be missed in the legal profession. Rest in peace, John.

Dana Hughes

Nadine Tukiya

January 10, 2021

My name is Nadine Tukiya , John ‘s client .John was a good person and helped me a lot . My heart is broken and I can’t imagine to hear that John has passed away because I talked to him last week.May his soul Rest In Peace.

Julie Jordan-Brandt

January 10, 2021

I am deeply sorry to read of John's passing. In the last few years, I had John as my attorney in an accident case. He was so kind and listened to my disappointments carefully. Because of my own health issues, John often asked my how I was doing. Which wasn't the issue but I appreciated his empathy to that. I always asked how his family was and he spoke so fondly of you all. My husband and I will be praying for your family as you go through your grief. He will be sadly missed by our community.

Brian Powell

January 10, 2021

So sorry for your loss John was a great guy, praying for your family

Naomi Law

January 10, 2021

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this outstanding and caring man. He was a very special person who cared deeply for his family and the community. This is truly a loss. You are all in my prayers.

Maggie Elizabeth Hinderliter

January 9, 2021

So sorry to hear about John's passing.prayers for all him family....

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