Rex Miller

1923 - 2008  (84 years)

• Name	Rex Miller  [1]
  Born	25 Dec 1923	York, York County, Nebraska   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Died	16 Jul 2008	York, York County, Nebraska   [1]
  Notes	July 18, 2008 Obituary Rex D. 'Duke' Miller York News-Times Rex D. "Duke" Miller age 84 of York died Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at York. He was born December 25, 1923 in York to Lincoln Lee and Jessye (Hastings) Miller and grew up in York graduating from York High School in 1941. Rex was a US Marine Corps Sergeant serving in World War II with six others from the Nebraska area. They were collectively known as the "Lucky 7." After serving in the US Corps of Engineers Rex became a Postal Carrier in York where he retired after 33 years of service. He was a member of the York Elk's Club, the Eagle's Club and the York American Legion Club as well. Rex and Effie L. Madison were united in marriage in Fairbury in May of 1953. They made their home in York where they attended the First United Methodist Church. Rex enjoyed all Nebraska sports including Nebraska football, hunting and fishing. He was very proud of his grandchildren and great grandchildren's achievements. Left to cherish his memory are three daughters; Mary and her husband Bob Fessler of Sutton, Julie Miller of Carson City, NV, Vicki and her husband Dale Stilwell of York. A Stepdaughter Barbara Mason also of York. His grandchildren include; Tim Mason of Lincoln, Todd and his wife Betty Mason also of Lincoln, Jessica and her husband Josh Erickson of Phillips, Darin Fessler of Lincoln, Tracy Fessler of Sutton, and Jacob Stilwell of York. Great grandchildren include, Jacob and Emily Mason of Lincoln. Preceding him in death were his parents, an infant sister, his wife Effie and her son Richard Beck. Military graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the Arborville Cemetery at Arborville with the Reverend Art Phillips officiating. Visitation begins after 1 p.m. on Sunday. His family will greet friends from 7 - 8:30 p.m., Monday evening at the mortuary. Memorials may be directed to the donor's choice. On-line condolences can be sent to the family at www.metzmortuary.com . Metz Mortuary of York is handling arrangements.
  Person ID	I8217	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	12 Aug 2022

  
  

  Family	Effie Louise Madison,   b. 30 Nov 1921, Fillmore County, Nebraska ,   d. 11 Sep 2007, York, York County, Nebraska  (Age 85 years)
  Married	May 1953	Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska
  Last Modified	12 Aug 2022
  Family ID	F2235	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 25 Dec 1923 - York, York County, Nebraska Married - May 1953 - Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska Died - 16 Jul 2008 - York, York County, Nebraska  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S333] Ancestry.com - U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current [database online], (Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011. Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration. The Social Security Administration Death Master File contains information on millions of deceased individuals with United States social security numbers whose deaths were reported to the Social Security Administration. Birth years for the individuals listed range from 1875 to last year. Information in these records includes name, birth date, death date, and last known residence.).