REX EDGAR SOMMERFELDT, beloved husband of Rhea Paxman Sommerfeldt, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021in Cardston, Alberta, at the age of 89 years.
Rex was born on January 11th, 1932 to Bruno and Sarah Sommerfeldt in Cardston, Alberta. He is survived by his wife Rhea, four daughters Janet (Jim) Tolley, Doreen (Ted) Holland, Wanita (Frank) Daniels, and Karen (Mark) Cahoon, and 16 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren.
Rex met Rhea in Cardston and recently celebrated 70 years of marriage on July 25th, 2021. Rhea was always the apple of his eye. Rhea survived cancer three times with his tender care and fresh carrot juice. Rex always said, “work hard” and “play hard” as a family, both were important to him. He had many hobbies and interests: fishing, skiing, skating, hiking, all with Rhea and kids or grandchildren beside them.
Rex was a very hard worker and could fix anything from sewing machines to farm equipment. Rex had a green thumb and a keen eye for cleanliness. He was often found grinding wheat and baking bread and making fresh homemade jam. Rex and Rhea were always up for an adventure being very involved in their children’s and grandchildren’s lives from helping on the farm, mowing lawns, renovations, babysitting kids, and shoveling snow. Rex and Rhea always organized an annual family pie making day. They brought in loads of apples for pies, applesauce, and apple juice. Rex and Rhea were always involved with everyone's move, from kids to grandkids alike, they wanted to know where we all lived.
Rex had many interests and lots of diverse jobs. He spent time driving an ambulance, tow truck, volunteering with the town police, and fire department. Rex loved playing in the dirt through gardening and farming. It was the place he felt at home.
With his entrepreneurial spirit, Rex built and operated a motel and a dairy farm from the ground up. Rex had a strong and unwavering faith as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved the Temple and spent years as the head custodian, and also an ordinance worker for over 30 years. Rex and Rhea were called on a three year service mission at the Bishops Storehouse. Rex and Rhea loved to sing together and were often found singing at funerals, weddings, and parties, as well Rex sang in many quartets with his tenor voice. Once Rex retired he became bored and needed something to do so went to work at a local grocery store.
Rex was part of the organization of the first skating club in Cardston. He loved to skate, make rock tables, rock jewelry, and ride his motorcycle. Rex was a Rotary Club member and involved in many service projects. He always put others first and was an excellent example of giving selflessly.
Friends may meet the family on Friday, October 15th, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at the Legacy Funeral Home.
A private family service will be held Saturday, October 16th, at 11:00 a.m. Interment at the Mountain View Cemetery.
Rex was born on January 11th, 1932 to Bruno and Sarah Sommerfeldt in Cardston, Alberta. He is survived by his wife Rhea, four daughters Janet (Jim) Tolley, Doreen (Ted) Holland, Wanita (Frank) Daniels, and Karen (Mark) Cahoon, and 16 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren.
Rex met Rhea in Cardston and recently celebrated 70 years of marriage on July 25th, 2021. Rhea was always the apple of his eye. Rhea survived cancer three times with his tender care and fresh carrot juice. Rex always said, “work hard” and “play hard” as a family, both were important to him. He had many hobbies and interests: fishing, skiing, skating, hiking, all with Rhea and kids or grandchildren beside them.
Rex was a very hard worker and could fix anything from sewing machines to farm equipment. Rex had a green thumb and a keen eye for cleanliness. He was often found grinding wheat and baking bread and making fresh homemade jam. Rex and Rhea were always up for an adventure being very involved in their children’s and grandchildren’s lives from helping on the farm, mowing lawns, renovations, babysitting kids, and shoveling snow. Rex and Rhea always organized an annual family pie making day. They brought in loads of apples for pies, applesauce, and apple juice. Rex and Rhea were always involved with everyone's move, from kids to grandkids alike, they wanted to know where we all lived.
Rex had many interests and lots of diverse jobs. He spent time driving an ambulance, tow truck, volunteering with the town police, and fire department. Rex loved playing in the dirt through gardening and farming. It was the place he felt at home.
With his entrepreneurial spirit, Rex built and operated a motel and a dairy farm from the ground up. Rex had a strong and unwavering faith as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved the Temple and spent years as the head custodian, and also an ordinance worker for over 30 years. Rex and Rhea were called on a three year service mission at the Bishops Storehouse. Rex and Rhea loved to sing together and were often found singing at funerals, weddings, and parties, as well Rex sang in many quartets with his tenor voice. Once Rex retired he became bored and needed something to do so went to work at a local grocery store.
Rex was part of the organization of the first skating club in Cardston. He loved to skate, make rock tables, rock jewelry, and ride his motorcycle. Rex was a Rotary Club member and involved in many service projects. He always put others first and was an excellent example of giving selflessly.
Friends may meet the family on Friday, October 15th, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at the Legacy Funeral Home.
A private family service will be held Saturday, October 16th, at 11:00 a.m. Interment at the Mountain View Cemetery.