Rex Miller Telfer, 76, of Converse, formerly of Wolcott, passed away at 2:57 AM, Monday, May 8, 2017 at VA Northern Indiana Health Care of Marion, IN.

He was born August 3, 1940 in Lafayette, IN to the late Alexander Statton and Mayble Alberta (Miller) Telfer. Rex was a 1958 Graduate of Wolcott High School and attended Purdue University.

Rex served in the United States Marine Corps from 1959 until his honorable discharge in 1963. In the Marines he was a radio repairman technician, where he was stationed in Hawaii, San Diego, CA, and aboard naval ships.

After the Marines, Rex was employed at Caterpillar of Peoria, IL, and Marvin Gauger & Marvin Marque, a bulldozing service.

Rex loved listening to music, mostly, country western, gospel, and Rock-n-roll. He also enjoyed spending time with his pets, being outdoors, and boating in his younger years.

Rex is survived by his siblings, Jon R. (Norma) Telfer of Manchester, NJ, Gene A. (Karin) Telfer of Houston, TX, Janice L. Telfer-Smith of Nicholasville, KY, and Roger S. (Sandy) Telfer of Monticello, IN. He is also survived by friends and caregivers, Rhonda Allen of Converse, IN and Brenda Thompson also of Converse; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alexander S. and Mayble A. Telfer.

A graveside service with military rites will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 12 PM (EST) at Meadow Lake Cemetery of Wolcott, IN.

Memorial contributions may be made in Rex’s name to the Meadow lake Church of Wolcott, IN.

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