Surviving is his wife, Joyce Van Wert of Defiance; three children, Rex Alan (Nichole) Veitch of Wolverine, Michigan, Jason (Jessica) Veitch of Farmington Hills, Michigan and Amber (Jack) Moir of Afton, Michigan; eight grandchildren, Makaya (Trevor Saunders) Veitch, Katelyn (Connor) Smith, Riley, Evan, Brooklyn, Dylan, Blake and Kallie; two great grandchildren, Easton and Case. He is also survived by three sisters, Susan Johnston of Toledo, Ohio, Geniene Boyer of Sylvania, Ohio, and Monalee (John) Miles of Deltona, Florida; as well as Maria “Toody” (Jeff) Newman of Erie, Michigan, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Michael Veitch, Eugene “Butch” Veitch and one stepson, Gregory Vizina.
There will be no visitation or services at this time. Rex’s wish was to be cremated. There will be a celebration of life later this summer in Indian River, Michigan. Arrangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, Bryan, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions be made to Elara Caring Hospice or to Lewy Body Dementia Association.
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