Rex Stewart

Rex Wayne Stewart, 91, of Drakesville, Iowa passed away on March 3, 2023 at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. He was born on November 5, 1931 in Davis County, Iowa to Josiah Paul and Delta Mae Holcomb Stewart. He grew up on a farm in Davis County, attended high school in Douds, Iowa, and graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1950. On December 31, 1950, he married Mary Lou Albright in Ottumwa, Iowa. Mary Lou passed away on January 1, 2012. He married Elizabeth Williams on February 2, 2013. Rex worked for John Deere Ottumwa Works for almost 35 years, retiring on September 30, 1987. Rex also farmed, raising row crops and livestock. He was active in the community and served on many boards for local organizations including; Community 1st Credit Union, Davis County Schools, Davis County Old Soldiers and Settlers, and the Drakesville United Methodist Church. Rex loved to spend time with his family and spent many hours at his grandchildren’s school activities. He was especially proud of his grandchildren. Rex also enjoyed gardening, playing cards, and watching the Iowa Hawkeyes Men’s and Women’s sporting events. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Williams; two daughters, Wanda (Jerald) Swanberg of Ankeny, Iowa, Joyce (Lyle) Spurgeon of Bloomfield; daughter-in-law, Susan Stewart of Bloomfield; six grandchildren, Maria (Tysen) Landmesser of Ankeny, Zachary Swanberg of Johnston, Iowa, Nolan Stewart, Shawna Dunkin, Shelby Jo Taylor, Stewart (Kylie) Nebel all of Bloomfield; 13 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Lou Stewart; son, Dennis Stewart; two brothers, Donald and Herbert Stewart; and two sisters, Doris Dearborn and Louise Bowersox. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at the Drakesville United Methodist Church with Pastors Jon Klaus and Jerald Swanberg officiating. Burial will be at the Drakesville Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon on Tuesday with the family present to greet friends from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Memorials may be made to the Davis County Dollars for Scholars or to the Rex Stewart Memorial to be designated at a later date.

Rex Stewart

November 5, 1931 - March 3, 2023