Rex Albert Bantz's Obituary
Rex A. Bantz, age 73, of Howard, Kansas passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008 at the Galichia Heart Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Rex was born on May 13, 1934 in rural Howard the son of Clark Albert and Violet L. (Stone) Bantz.
He was a graduate of Howard High School and attended Kansas State University for two years. On July 18, 1964 Rex was united in marriage to Elizabeth Ann Lynam in Moline, Kansas.
Rex was a member of the United Methodist Church in Howard. Memberships also included; a charter member and club leader for the Flint Hill Boosters 4-H Club, Howard Fair Association, Grace Lawn Cemetery Board, Elk County Farm Bureau Board, SCS Board, and the Extension Board.
Rex is survived by his wife Elizabeth Bantz of the home, two daughters; Paula McAlister of Moline, Kansas and Reann French of Tonganoxie, Kansas, one sister Janey Criger of Humboldt, Kansas, four grandchildren; Scott McAlister, Abbie McAlister, Garrett French, and Nicholas French. He was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew Martin Criger.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at the United Methodist Church in Howard, Kansas with Pastor Charles Cryderman officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at the church. Interment will be at Grace Lawn Cemetery. Family suggests contributions to the Elk County 4-H Scholarship Fund and may be sent to Countryside Funeral Home P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, Howard, Kansas 620-374-2381. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.
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