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1926 - 2014
 Rex Joseph Hafer Jr. age 87 of Greenville passed away Wednesday March 5, 2014 at his home at Green Acres Retirement Living. He was born in Carson City MI on March 21,1926 the son of Rex J. Sr. and Brigetta (OConnell) Hafer. Rex graduated third in his class from St. Marys Catholic High School Carson City. He was a veteran of WW II serving in the US Army with occupation forces in Japan. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 101 Greenville, St. Charles Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus Council # 2084, the Greenville Senior Center and a past recipient as Senior of the Year.
He was married on August 18,1951 at St. Marys Catholic Church Carson City to Joyce Clark. She preceded him in death on March 22, 1994. His sisters, Florence, Ida and Catherine also preceded him in death.
He married June Tickle in Greenville on January 17, 2001. She survives along with his children; Corrine Samm (Walt) Couture of Muskegon, David (Melinda) Hafer of Kalamazoo and Lorri (David) McGowan of Greenville, grandchildren; Katey, Jeremy, Eric, Andi, Rex, Jon and Peter, 14 great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, Jean Wallin of Dixon Illinois and Carol Wilson of Greenville.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday March 8, 2014 at 1 PM from St. Charles Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Cilibraise as celebrant.
Military honors will be given by American Legion Post # 101. Burial will be in the spring at Oakfield Cemetery, Greenville. Visitation will be Friday from 6:30 to 8 PM at Hurst Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Outing Fund at Green Acres Retirement Living (1601 Winter Creek Ct., Greenville, MI 48838).
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Jean Wallin
Saturday March 8, 2014 at
9:43 PM
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Dear Family,
I so wish I could have been there to hold your Dad's hand and yours as we did for your Mother. Your Dad
was always the playmate of all the
kids in the family, his as well as
ours. The last of my family members
of my generation. Somehow I feel as
alone as I am sure you do right now.
From before we know (even tho it seems impossible at this time) it will get better, easier given time.
My love and prayers to you all, and
keep in touch, Much love and lots of prayers, God bless you all.
Aunt Jean
ps. Your Dad told me we were the same age. He fibbed, he was younger
than me. Gotcha,Rex!
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Dwight and Jan Wheelock
Saturday March 8, 2014 at
3:22 PM
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Dear Dave and Lorri,
Sending you hugs and condolences from all our family in the loss of your father. May the love and concern of family and friends be helpful to you now and as time goes by. God bless you.
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Judy Bailey
Friday March 7, 2014 at
4:24 PM
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Lorri and David, Corrine and Walt We are so Sorry For Your Loss of your Dad. Our Prayers and Thoughts are With you and all your family...Lots of love, Barry&Judy
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Denise, Debbie and Dianne (Clark)
Friday March 7, 2014 at
3:37 PM
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To Corrine, Lorri, David - so sorry to hear about your dad. We are sure he and my Mom and Dad are having a good laugh about now. We will be thinking of you all tonight and tomorrow. Will send memorial as you have indicated. Our prayers and best wishes to you all.
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Pat and Ron Millis
Friday March 7, 2014 at
11:19 AM
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We are so sorry for your loss. Rex was a kind and energetic man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Max Strong
Friday March 7, 2014 at
8:18 AM
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So sad to hear Rex passed. Great memories of Sunday chicken dinners the Hafers attended at our house in mt. pleasant when I was growing up. Great memories. Miss you all.
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Kathy Maguire
Thursday March 6, 2014 at
11:15 PM
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Rex was such a kind neighbor and hard worker. He helped me on many occasions even though his health was declining. I will miss him. My sympathy to June and his extended family. I will be at a conference in Grand Rapids this weekend and am unable to attend the visitation or funeral. My condolences to all.
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Barb & Kirk Perry
Thursday March 6, 2014 at
4:34 PM
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Sorry to hear of your loss, Lorri. Sending love and prayers.
Your old friends,
Barb & Kirk
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Debbie Hill
Thursday March 6, 2014 at
2:37 PM
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To Aunt Corrine, Kate, Jeremy, Eric and all of the Hafer Family: I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fabulous memories of our families together and of both Rex and Joyce. I know that you will miss him greatly. May your memories bring you peace and comfort at this very difficult time. With love~Debbie
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Wayne & Mary Ann LaNore
Thursday March 6, 2014 at
1:47 PM
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Sorry for your loss. We love you Samm and Walt. Our heart felt condolences go out to you and your family
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Karen Grace Norcross
Thursday March 6, 2014 at
12:39 PM
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Lorri, Corrine and David, The three couples on Blackmer Road are now gone. So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Karen Grace Norcross
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Jim and Patty Ritzema
Thursday March 6, 2014 at
7:56 AM
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Lorri, Corrine and David,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We have longtime memories of a very nice man. May God bless.
Jim and Patty Ritzema
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