Rex Riepe

Rex Riepe, 67, of Scott City had his journey on Earth end Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at his home.

He was born Nov. 2, 1955, in Broseley, Missouri, to the late Carl and Pearl Cornell Riepe. On June 6, 2002, he married his one and only love, Ronnie Phillips.

Rex received his bachelor's degree in secondary education from Southeast Missouri State University in 1977 and his master's degree in teaching math from the University of Wyoming. He retired from teaching high school math after 38 years.

Rex loved watching University of Kentucky basketball and football, going to SEMO ballgames, reading and sharing a glass of wine with his closest friends and family. He really enjoyed spending time with his pets, Logan, JoJo and Jasper, while watching the flames in a fire pit or watching some calming body of water.

He is survived by his spouse, Ronnie; siblings, Tex (Diane) Riepe, Sharon Lindsey, Kerry Riepe, Larry Riepe, Karen Hawkins, Molly Hall and Helen Cade; lots of nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends.

In addition to his parents, Rex was preceded in death by his siblings, Donald, Bessie, Avaleen, Shirley, Dolly and Sherman; and all 10 of Carl's children.

Special thanks to Saint Francis Rehab and Hospice programs and private nurse Heather Mouser.

To celebrate Rex's life, a gathering is planned for Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Activity Center at 432 Lutheran Lane in Scott City. Please come and share your fellowship between the hours of 1 and 4 p.m.

Cremation was accorded by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.