Aaron Rewa

Aaron Rewa, age 38, went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Aaron Rewa is preceded in death by grandparents Julius and Alyce Rewa. He is survived by wife, Alison Rewa; son, Gideon Rewa; daughter, Evangeline (Evie) Rewa; parents William and Barbara Rewa; grandparents Gerald and Theresa Williams; brothers and sisters-in-law Steven Rewa, David and Kristen Rewa, Kenneth and Abbie Rewa (Kyran and Kaden), Brian and Tessa Rewa (Rosalyn and Josephine); father- and mother-in-law Pat and Marge Frazier; sisters- and brothers-in-law Charyl and Joe Ward-Mehring, Kristy and Kelly Morrison (Zelda and Walter), Amanda Frazier, Kaitlin Frazier; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

If you met Aaron, he was probably your friend, and you were better for knowing him. An avid game player, he loved Magic the Gathering, yard games, board games (even designing one of his own), card games…you name it he would play it. He was an excellent guide to help new players learn the ropes with expansive rule explanations and coordinating game time with gatherings for friends and family.

He was an Aaron of all trades who, along with games, loved music, learning, cooking, football (the Lions), the outdoors, and being a father. He could be found foraging leeks and mushrooms for specialty dishes, fishing and capturing all his catches in pictures, whipping up gumbo, and participating in the annual “Mansgiving” each November.

Growing up in a home filled with music, he shared that love with his friends and family. A lifelong lover of music, he played the oboe, was a drum major, and eventually moved on to a metal band with some friends and family.

Aaron was a creative force with a great imagination. He designed Alison’s wedding ring, amazing Halloween costumes, many wacky Christmas cards, and brought his children’s imaginary friends to life in drawings.

As the at-home parent, he filled Gideon and Evie's lives with fun, knowledge, and innovation. His impact is evident anytime you look at them; you can see him shine through…in Gideon’s creativity, imagination, wit, and comedic timing, in Evie’s love of music, always creating a little song to sing, and you can see Aaron in her logic and meticulous approach to tasks. Both love learning and the outdoors and are sweet, caring, and compassionate just like him.

Aaron shared many of his interests with Alison. After meeting at their alma mater, Western Michigan University, becoming friends, and falling in love, they went on to marry. Together they built a life filled with love, fun, and laughter. They were true partners and best friends.

Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home, 4330 18th Street, Dorr, MI 49323. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Monday, August 21, 2023 at St. Mary’s Visitation Church, 2459 - 146th Ave., Byron Center, MI 49315.

In lieu of flowers and in memory of Aaron, contributions may be made to the Williams Syndrome Association where Aaron volunteered for many years (https://www.williams-syndrome.org/donate) or Donate Life America (https://www.classy.org/give/208615#!/donation/checkout). The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.kubiakcookdorr.com.