Michael J Rexing

Michael Joseph Rexing, 57, passed away at his home built on the land where he grew up, surrounded by family. He was born September 15, 1958, in Evansville, IN to Mildred (Baehl) and Clarence Rexing. Michael was married to his wife of 36 years, Julie (Koester) on November 17, 1979. Together they had three children Jacob (Kendra) Rexing of Evansville, IN, Andrea (Ryan) Singer of Caldwell, OH, and Eileen (Jeff) Kirchoff of Evansville, IN. He took pride in his wife and children and gave them everything they needed in life. More than anything, he adored his grandchildren who include Eli and Kase Rexing, Joyce Kirchoff, and baby Kevin, born May 13th. Mike graduated high school from Mater Dei in 1976. He attended the North Technical School where he received a Kiwanis Award for his welding skills. He grew up in northern Vanderburgh County learning how to do the things he loved and enjoyed in life. He worked alongside his father at the St. Joe Texaco station, learning how to become a mechanic. A skill he carried on and retired from doing after 33 years at Lewis Brother’s Bakeries in 2011. His father taught him how to garden and in return taught his children how to garden, growing the biggest tomatoes, strawberries, sweet corn, and sweet potatoes. A favorite pastime and memory was tinkering with his 67’ Chevelle and 57’ Chevy alongside his son and taking his children for joy rides to Dairy Queen to make sure his Chevelle was running just right. Mike was preceded in death by his father Clarence Rexing, mother-in-law Joyce Koester; a sister Carol Jean Goedde, and infant brother John Rexing. He is also preceded by his puppy dogs Reba and Ruby and grand puppy dog Roxie. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother Mildred Rexing of Evansville, IN, father-in-law Alfred Koester of Evansville, IN, brother Kenneth (Rita) Rexing of Evansville, IN, Sister Rose Mary Rexing of Jasper, IN, brother Allen (Barb) Rexing of Evansville, IN, sister Rita (Steven) Griffith of Indianapolis, IN; brother and sister-in-laws Tom (Mary) Goedde of Evansville, IN, Lisa (Tom) Huck of Evansville, IN, and Carol (Steve) Busby of Evansville, IN; god daughters Megan Griffith of Cincinnati, OH and Rachel (Huck) Brown of Denver, CO, and many nieces and nephews. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Resurrection Catholic Church, Rev. Phil Kreilein officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 1:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Sunday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street and from 10:30 A.M. until service time on Monday at Resurrection Church. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at St. Mary’s and Gentiva Hospice for taking good care of Mike throughout his illness. Donations can be made to Resurrection Catholic Church; 5301 New Harmony Rd., Evansville, IN 47720.

Michael J Rexing

September 15, 1958 - May 11, 2016