Rex Counseller

Rex L. Counseller, 84, Topeka, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 16, 2017. Rex was born March 28, 1932, in Topeka, Kansas the son of Charles and Mabel Hostettler Counseller. He attended Sumner and Polk Grade Schools, Crane Junior High School and graduated from Topeka High School in 1950. Two years later, Rex enlisted in the US Air Force serving honorably for four years. On August 29, 1954, Rex and Shirley Ann Bailey were united in a marriage made in heaven in Hoopston, Illinois, enjoying almost 63 years together. Rex learned the trade of butchering while working in a grocery store which he later bought, East Side Superette, along with another, Little Super. He also owned and operated numerous coin operated laundries and car washes. He loved to camp and travel owning five motor homes over 30 years, and visiting all 50 states. He and Shirley traveled the globe missing only Rome and Australia in their adventures. Rex was a simple man who treated people well, was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Grateful to have shared his life are his wife, Shirley Counseller; sons, Douglas Counseller (Jana) and Brian Counseller, who died September 21, 1975; grandchildren, Michelle Gee (Justin), Mindy Easterbrook (Jason), Ashley Garrett (Joe) and Casey McClintock (Christina); nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; brothers, Bob Counseller and Bill Counseller; sister-in-law, Maxine Counseller; and many well-loved nieces and nephews. Rex was also preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Douglas “Jack” Counseller, his sister, Norma Morton and her husband, Elmer. Family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at West Side Christian Church, 432 SW Lindenwood, Topeka KS 66606. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Church. Cremation will follow. Inurnment will be private at Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to West Side Christian Church and Midland Care Hospice, sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Rex Counseller

March 28, 1932 - March 16, 2017