Rex J. Crockett Jr.

Rex J. Crockett Jr.

Ames

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Rex J. Crockett Jr., age 83, of Ames, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at his home. His family was blessed to be with him in his last days. A private family Christian memorial service was conducted by Pastor Mark Henderson, and his family prayed, thanked God for Rex’s life, and shared many loving and funny memories.

Born on December 31, 1940 in Wichita, Kansas, Rex was the son of Rex and Helen (Nelson) Crockett Sr. He loved playing football for Western Hills High School and graduated in 1959. Rex went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business from The Ohio State University in 1963. He was united in marriage to Helen Lepple on June 21,1963 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Rex started his career working for the George D. Roper Company and Philco Ford. In 1968, Rex began work at the Dexter Company as Manager of Industrial Relations. He spent the rest of his career working there, rising to President and CEO of the Dexter Company in 1989. He took control of the company in challenging times and was proud to work alongside every Dexter employee to continue the foundry’s prosperity and bring the laundry company to success. Rex firmly believed that Dexter’s success was a story of people.

After retiring, Rex and Helen moved to Cape Coral, Florida, and enjoyed wonderful times with their family, making new friends, golfing, boating, playing bridge, and resting in their home on a lake that led to the ocean. While there, Rex served as an elder at Faith Presbyterian Church.

Rex Crockett loved people and served in many ways. He was on the Board of Directors and served as Chairman of the Board for the Dexter Company, He was President of the Fairfield Manufacturers’ Association. He served on the board of directors for the National Foundry Association, Coin Laundry Association, Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, Fairfield Boosters Club, Fairfield Community Fund, First National Bank, and many others. Rex served on the Board of Trustees of the Fairfield United Methodist Church. He was the two-term president and board member of the Fairfield Community School Board and was president of the Fairfield Rotary Club. Rex Crockett was named Fairfield Citizen of the Year in 1999.

Rex Crockett was a devoted husband to Helen, and they celebrated 61 years of marriage. He was a loving father to Lisa and Sindy, delighted in his sons-in-law, and adored his four granddaughters and their husbands. They will forever remember his love, laughter, and humor.

Rex is survived by his wife, Helen; his daughters, Lisa (Marty) Moser of Delaware, OH, and Sindy (Kurt) Friedrich of Ames; and four grandchildren: Lydia (Harrison) Guetzko, Laura (Connor) Haugen and their son, Charlie, Sarah (Tad) Schweizer, and Kelly (Nathan) Herbers. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Online condolences may be left for Rex’s family at www.adamssoderstrum.com. Cards may be directed to the Family of Rex Crockett, c/o Adams Funeral Home, P.O. Box 745, Ames, IA 50010.

A college scholarship in Rex’s name is being established through the Greater Jefferson County Foundation (in Fairfield, Iowa). Memorial donations can be made by check. Please include the words “Rex Crockett Scholarship” on the memo line and send to:

Greater Jefferson County Foundation

Rex Crockett Scholarship

P.O. Box 1325

Fairfield, IA 52556

www.GreaterJeffersonCountyFoundation.org

The family of Rex Crockett thanks all of the people who were a part of his life. You made it an amazing journey. He was so blessed.