"Kenny I am sorry to here of your father's passing . "
In loving memory of
Rex LeRoy Felten
November 18, 1931 - July 21, 2021
Rex L. Felten, 89, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Genesis East in Davenport, Iowa.
A celebration of Rex's life will be held on Monday, July 26, 2021, at 1:00 pm at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 11:30-1:00 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, rural Maquoketa.
Rex L. Felten was born on November 18, 1931, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Herman and Helen (Walrod) Felten. He was raised in Maquoketa and graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1949. He married Mildred Grimm on October 17, 1954, in Maquoketa, IA. Three children were born to this union: Kathy, Karen, and Kenneth. Mildred preceded Rex in death on February 18, 2002.
Rex served our country in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged. He had a friendly soul that did not know a stranger and he would talk to anyone. He lived a fulfilled life being a farmer, rural mail carrier, auctioneer and in his early adult years, he worked at Green Bay Lumber Company. He enjoyed dancing, playing cards and the times he spent with his family. Rex will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to honor his memory include his children, Kathy Felten of Maquoketa, IA, Karen (Allen) Hoffman of Savanna, IL, and Kenneth (Lyn) Felten of Prole IA; 12 grandchildren, Michelle, Mitchell, Matthew, and Melissa Kinion, Glenn, Katie, and Kirk Hoffman, Cole, Sara, John, and Luke Felten; 12 Great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; sisters-In-Law, Betty Felten of Delavan, WI, Marcella Dague of Lake of the Ozarks, MO, and Jean Grimm of AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mildred, brothers Lyle, Billy, and Donald, sisters Donna Stickley and Leila Orr, and a granddaughter Kara.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to the Jackson County Humane Society.
The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family. Please feel free to call or stop at the funeral home with notes of support or leave words of comfort on the funeral home website at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Sorry for your loss. We worked together at the Baldwin Post Office. Rex always had a smile and a twinkle in his eyes. A great guy!"
"My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you family members, Rex was a great neighbor and also always had a story to tell. His laugh would make anyone feels good. May he rest in peace."
"I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Rex. We just loved him as our mailman. When we made maple syrup. Rex just had to have homemade donuts made with maple frosting. He always had a story to tell. His laugh was very contagious . He sure was the life of the party. May you rest in peace Rex . "
"Rex always had a story to share. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Todd and Jen Westphal"
"Sooo many memories! My sympathy to all."
"Rex words can't say enough about him. He was my mailman in Baldwin for many years, being the last person on the route, he was always ready to share a good joke or story. What a guy. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. "
"Sad to hear that Rex passed away, Thoughts and Prayers to the Felton family ."
"Sad to hear that Rex passed away, Thoughts and Prayers to the Felton family ."
"Rex was always a very happy go lucky man! He had never ending jokes as I remember well. He'll certainly be missed by so many. "
"Rex would always brighten my day when he came into KMAQ. He told the best jokes! I'll also always remember the time he rolled his lawn tractor off a bank at his home. I told the Aircare folks that if he quits cracking jokes, they better check him out closely. :-)"
"Karen and family, I'm so sorry to learn of your family's loss. My heart is heavy for you, as I know the journey makes one's ache. Please know you are in my thoughts. Forever friends. Lora Murphy "
"I worked for Rex for over a year when I was 15 years old. Even stayed at the house over the winter rode the bus to school from there. The man could find humor at any time. Would not be politically correct in today?s world and my guess he would be fine with that!. He taught me some basic good work habits. He and Sis were fun to be around. Stopped a couple of times over the years to see him one time my Dad was with me. Rest In Peace Rex thanks for being my friend. Randy Schurbon"
"Had many laughs with Rex when he'd start his day by stopping in at K.J's and telling us all a joke. He was also our mailman, our sympathy to you all. He will be missed by all that knew him. "
"Kathy was in my class. I send sympathies to her and the family. "
"Kathy, Karen and Kenny - your dad was such a character? always a joke to tell and a smile. He made you feel so welcome. Thinking of your family."
"Kathy and family, I am sorry to hear of Rex's passing. He has always been very close to our hearts. May you find peace knowing he is with his dear Sis. God bless and be with you all during this difficult time. Wendy and Dennis Scott"
"Kathy, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Rex was such a character I never saw him without a smile or exploding laugh. Thought and prayers for your family and friends.?????"
"I am so sorry for your loss. My sympathy to his family. "
"My sympathy to Rex's family. My family has had connections with the Feltons for generations, we all are descendents of Mellisa Walrod. I believe Rex served with my brother Frank in the Korean War. My brother Owen and wife Betty Dice Bailey were neighbors. I played in high school band with Don. Rex's sister, Donna was a friend of mine. So many memories! Rest in Peace, Rex. We will miss you."
"He will be missed. Our sympathy to his family. You?re in our thoughts and prayers. "