Rex E. Zimpelman, 85, of rural Mentone, passed unexpectedly at 8:04 a.m., Saturday, April 2, 2022, at his residence.

Rex was born on Oct. 25, 1936.

He was married on Nov. 6, 1960, to Frances Della Coy.

Together they had 4 children Randy (Elizabeth) Zimpelman of Akron; Kelly (Rusty) Nellans of Mentone; Rusty (Amy) Zimpelman of Mentone; Krista (David) Neace of Mentone; and they blessed him with eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He then married on Nov. 8, 1986 to Betty L. Witham Burnett, who preceded him in death on April 23, 2019. He is also survived by his step brothers Curtis Hunt and Duane Hunt.

King Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.