Rex Wilford Herman

April 23, 1926 - October 11, 2007

Iowa City, IA Visitation: 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm with family present from 6:00-8:00pm October 14, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel. Funeral Service: 10:00 AM October 15, 2007 at Fremont Funeral Chapel Interment: Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Ottumwa, Iowa. Rex Wilford Herman was born April 23, 1926 near Farson, IA, the son of Gaylord Andrew and Mary Harrison Herman. He graduated in 1943 from Farson High School. He was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Norris, August 27th, 1949 in Chariton, Iowa. Rex farmed in the Hedrick and Farson areas. In 1981, he received the Century Farm Award. He retired from farming in 1988. Following his retirement, he kept busy with his wood working projects and refinishing antique furniture. Rex served on the Hedrick Housing for 15 years. He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen, two daughters, Linda Kay (Lyle) Bowlin of Lakeland, Florida, Janet Sue (Bill) VanBuskirk of Hedrick, two granddaughters, Amy Lynn Bowlin of Lakeland, Florida and Janell Ranea VanBuskirk of Ottumwa, and a sister, Pauline (Darrell) Davis of Farson. Rex was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.