Joseph Louis Rexing, age 86, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Joseph was born July 28, 1935. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Hilgenbrinck). Adoring father to the late Louis Rexing, Teresa (William) Leske, Pam (Gilbert) Lee, the late Christopher Rexing, Sandy (Jim Erickson) Rexing, Glen (Tim ) Rexing. Cherished grandfather to Cynthia (Aaron Soboloski) Leske, Matthew (Barb Liwski) Leske, Samantha (Tom) Armellino, Stacy Rexing, Elizabeth (Michael) Lee, Catherine Lee, Nicole Dadoly, Christina Erickson, Alex Erickson and great grandfather of Addison Soboloski. He is predeceased by his caring siblings Carlene (Ivan) Garey, Mildred (Walter) Sutter, Frank (Dolores) Rexing and Betty (Frank) Sabia, his loving parents Frank and Christine Rexing. Adored brother in law to the late Clarence (Gloria) Hilgenbrinck, Edward Hilgenbrinck and Bernice Hilgenbrinck. Loving uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews.
He was the general manager of Stauber's Ace Hardware on Lincoln Ave in Chicago for over forty years. He was a long time parishioner of St. Benedict Catholic Church on Irving Park Rd. in Chicago, and later joined the congregation of St. Raymond De Peñafort Catholic Church on Oka Ave. in Mount Prospect.
He proudly served in the United States Army from 1958 - 1964. He was a life-long Chicago Cubs fan, and he enjoyed trips to casinos and he loved to travel.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Joseph's honor to the National Kidney Foundation with the link provided below.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.OehlerFuneralHome.com for the Rexing family.
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