Rex Games

Kenneth Rex Games, 98, of Indianola, Iowa and former resident of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on December 17, 2022 at Westview of Indianola Care Center. He was born on November 14, 1924 in Davis County, Iowa to Carl and Hersel Van Horn Games. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1943. Shortly after graduating, he enlisted in the US Navy and served in the Pacific during WWII. After coming home, he married Nancy Brown on October 6, 1946. The couple moved to Rex's family farm south of Bloomfield where they lived for many years and raised two children, Martha and Martin. Rex worked at the post office in Bloomfield for over 30 years. Rex and Nancy recently celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary. In their younger days, they enjoyed going dancing together. After retirement, they enjoyed traveling in their RV and attending the Iowa State Fair. Rex even worked during the fair making salt water taffy. Family time was always so special to them. After moving to Indianola, Rex started to enjoy scrapbooking and made several family albums. He also enjoyed driving around and looking at old barns. Rex was a meticulous and detail-oriented person; everything had a place, whether it was in his basement or in his room at Westview. Rex was proud of his time in the Navy. He was a member of Reed-Whisler Post #78 of the American Legion in Bloomfield for over 75 years. Rex was a longtime member of the Bloomfield Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Martha (Steve) West of Indianola, Martin (Julie) Games of West Union, Iowa; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Joyce Games of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Joye Brown of Boone, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings. Rex's wish was to be cremated. A graveside service will be held at the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield at a later date. Memorials have been established to the Bloomfield Christian Church or Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library and may be mailed to Wagler Funeral Home, 304 W. Jefferson St., Bloomfield, Iowa 52537.

Rex Games

November 14, 1924 - December 17, 2022