Rex Stager

STAGER, Rex E. Age 90, of Bradford, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at Versailles Health Care Center. He was born February 28, 1920, in Troy, Ohio, to his parents Charles Stager & Edith (Weisenberger) Whitney. Rex retired from EDM, Piqua as a machinist. He was a member of the Amvets Post 66, Covington, VFW Post 4235, and the Eagles Fraternal Order 3998. He enjoyed fishing, watching Nascar, and spending time with his daughters and all his grandchildren. The family would like to thank the nursing aids and staff at the Versailles Health Care Center for all of the love and care that was given to Rex during his stay with them. Rex was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Priscilla, in 1998, and his brother Max Stager. He is survived by his three daughters Shirley & Robert Herron of Covington, Corllis Onkst of Bradford, Christine Trydle of Bradford; 8 grandchildren Kim Herron of Bradford, Bobby Herron of Maumme, Melissa Seper of Piqua, Tracey Pullins (Tom) of Bradford, Rex Onkst of Greenville, Tami Gantt of Bradford, Sheryl Lange (Nick) of St. Henry, Audrey Arnett of Piqua,; great grandchildren Krystal & Matt Robinson, Josh and Deryl Shirk, Ethan and Ryan Herron, Kelsey and Matt Herron, Megan and T. J. Pullins, Tyler Onkst, Trenton Onkst, Brittlei Onkst, Holly Gantt, Macy Gantt, Krista Floyd, Kylee Floyd, Olivia Lange, David Arnett, Kendra Arnett, Ryan Lange, Sara Lange, Michelle Lange, Megan Lange; great great grandchildren Ian Shoffner, Peyton Robinson, Chloe Kennedy; sister Sharon Miller (Gene); Rex's favorite companion, Puppy. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, September 17, at Jackson-Sarver Funeral Home, 10 S. High Street, Covington. Pastor Dan Scalf will officiate with interment following at Miami Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM Friday at the funeral home. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Bradford Food Pantry. Online memories may be left at www.jackson-sarver.com

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