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Rex Miller

Male 1923 - 2008  (84 years)


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  • Name Rex Miller  [1
    Birth 25 Dec 1923  York, York County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Death 16 Jul 2008  York, York County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [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 Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Sep 2007, York, York County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years) 
    Marriage May 1953  Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F2235  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Aug 2022 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 25 Dec 1923 - York, York County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - May 1953 - Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 16 Jul 2008 - York, York County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [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.).