Rex Eugene Rehnquist

Rex Eugene Rehnquist, 83, passed away on June 22, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

Rex was born on November 30, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska to parents, Eugene and Geraldine Rehnquist.

He is preceded in death by his oldest son, Scott, brother, Gerald and brother- in- law, Richard Haub.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carol of nearly 63 years; Children: Todd Rehnquist and wife, Nataliya , Lisa (Rehnquist) Tally and husband, Jim, Eric Rehnquist and wife, Rhonda; Sister- in- law, Roberta Haub; niece, Rhonda and husband, Cody Walter; nephew, Rick and wife, Jennifer; Nephews, Ron and Gene Rehnquist.

Twelve grandchildren: Brian Tally and wife, Kelsey, Kevin Tally and wife, Shelby, Scott Tally and fiance’, Erin Lowell and Steven Tally and girlfriend, Kendra Martin, David Rehnquist and wife, Charlotte, Kathryn (Rehnquist) Logan and husband, Sam, Aaron and Lauren Rehnquist, Ashley, Abby and Ella Rehnquist and their big brother, Tyler and girlfriend, Sunni Horton; Eight great-grandchildren – all Tallys, Trip, Tate, Ryder, Regan, Kenna, Jett, Tiger and Tristan.

Rex graduated from Omaha Westside High School in 1957. He attended and graduated from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska with a degree in Architecture and Structural Engineering. He was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He worked for Stan Howe Architects and then with the Leo Daly Architectural and Engineering Firm in Omaha. After living in Omaha for 30 years he decided to relocate to Southern California and resided there for 16 years.

In 1971, Rex started his own Construction Company specializing in Commercial Wood Framing, building restaurants, office complexes and churches. He loved what he did and had to be where the action was and was never afraid to get his hands dirty, working side-by-side with family on the job sites.

In 1985 Rex moved his family to Burleson, Texas where he continued his work in commercial construction. In 2002 Rex and Carol moved to Arlington, Texas where he then retired in 2013.

Rex’s passion was reading, watching all the old car shows, and was a Dallas Mavericks fan. He enjoyed his trips to Niagara Falls, Elvis Presley’s Graceland, and cruising to the Panama Canal. He also enjoyed a memorable trip to Germany to visit friends and family and then seeing the Eiffel Tower and the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. His great love was spending time with his large and growing family. He also enjoyed the gatherings with his Sunday school friends, going out to dinner, playing Chickenfoot and especially the memorable Christmas parties entertaining friends. He agreed with the saying, “don’t ever complain about getting old – not everyone gets that privilege”.

Memorial Service: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at Wade Family Funeral Home Chapel, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington.