Jerome W Rexing Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jerome W. Rexing, 92, of Evansville, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at his home. Jerry was born May 15, 1927 in Evansville to the late Anthony and Cecelia (Welte) Rexing. He worked as a tool and die maker and was a co-owner of Evansville Tool and Die. He also worked for Evana Tool and Engineering before retiring in 1990. Jerry was an active member of St. Philip Catholic Church and the St. Philip Men’s Club. He was inducted into the Brute Society for his service to the church by the Diocese of Evansville. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Navy; a life member of VFW Post #1114 and American Legion Funkhouser Post 8. Surviving Jerry are two daughters, Beth (John Eric) Schmitt of Mt. Vernon and Amy (Richard) Ludwig of Evansville; one son, Mark Rexing of Evansville; two sisters, Doris Ann Orth of Indianapolis and Joanne (Ray) Morris of Evansville; five grandchildren, Amante Douglas, Drew Handy, Erin (Heath) Schmitt-Tuley, Brendon (Elizabeth Damm) Schmitt and Lauren Schmitt and one great granddaughter, Dani Jo Tuley. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Anita (Weinzapfel) Rexing on September 1, 2018; by two sisters, Mary Jane Will and Gertrude Weber and by two brothers, Robert Rexing and Eugene Rexing. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at St. Philip Catholic Church, Rev. Dusty Burns officiating. Burial will follow in St. Philip Church Cemetery, where the Vanderburgh County Retired Veterans Memorial Club will conduct military rites. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 7:00 PM on Friday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street, where there will be a memorial service conducted by the church at 3:00 PM. Friends may also visit with the family from 9:30 AM until service time on Saturday at St. Philip Church, 3500 St. Philip Road S, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620. Jerry’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Debbie Bartlett, Dianne Schoettlin and his neighbors on Altheide Road for their kindness in helping take care of Jerry. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Philip Catholic Church, 3500 St. Philip Road S, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Jerome W Rexing

May 15, 1927 - February 19, 2020