ars). He had flown aircrafts since the early 1950's, and rebuilt, owned, and operated several aircrafts. He was a member of North Field Flying Club (42 years). Hobbies included flying, hunting, fly fishing, and fly tying. Rex was a member of the Iowa Trail Roaders Motor Home Club traveling all over IA and trips to ME and AZ. He is survived by his wife Beverly, of Ankeny, daughter Julie (Robert) Messelheiser, of Polk City, and granddaughter Heidi Messelheiser (Jim McLelland) of Grimes. Brother Gerald (Margaret) Devine of Lincoln, NE, brother in law Mike Myatt of Fayetteville, NC, and extended family in Maine. Brent (Lisa) Messelheiser, Dawn (Tom) Ledin, along with nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Celebration of Life will be held at Faith Chapel, 7384 NW 16th, in Ankeny, June 20, 2018. Visitation will be from 10 - 11 am and the service to follow. A private family Interment will be at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Adel, IA. Memorials may be directed to the Ankeny First United Methodist Church, Faith Chapel. Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com/services/services_detail.aspx?rid=35301