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Rex James Barto

February 10, 1964 - May 6, 2021

Rex James Barto, 57, of Dike, IA passed away on May 6^th, 2021. Rex was born on February 10^th, 1964 in Sioux City, Iowa.

Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18^th, 2021 at Fredsville Lutheran Church (32756 150^th St in Cedar Falls, IA). Visitation will be held on Monday, May 17^th, 2021 from 4:00-7:00 p.m., also at the church.

Rex graduated from South Sioux City High School in 1982 and joined the Army right after until 1990 as a SPC. Rex was stationed in Germany for 5 of those years. For the last 16 years Rex has been employed by John Deere as a Maintenance Mechanic.

Rex enjoyed the outdoors but especially camping, fishing, and kayaking. Rex was always working on or detailing his vehicles to make sure there wasn’t even a speck of dust on them. He also loved wood working, making sure his yard was the best looking one in town, eating everybody’s leftovers, playing ball with his best friend Lucy (the dog), and most of all spending time with his loved ones. Rex was an avid Huskers fan even though he said, “they never win”.

Rex is survived by his wife, Dawn Barto of Dike; three sons, Roy (Heather) Green of Des Moines, Rodney Barto of Mingo, and Rylie Barto of Sioux Falls, SD; two daughters, Brittney Barto of Sioux Falls, SD, and Bobbie (Patrick) Billings of Mingo; three stepsons, Joey (McKaila) Gorby of Stout, Dylan Mrzlak of Cedar Falls, and Ayden Broten still living at home; three stepdaughters, Brittany (Teri) Gorby of Dike, Destiny Mrzlak of Cedar Falls, and Madyson Broten still living at home; nine grandchildren, McKenna, Kaylee, Jace, Remy, Kayanne, Chloe, Cayson, Laityn, and Kendrix; two brothers, Ron (Brenda) Barto of Sioux City, and Donny (Sandy) Madison of Olathe, KS; mother-in-law, Jeanette Broten of Cedar Falls; his dog, Lucy; along with many other family members.

Rex is preceded in death by his father, Roland (Butch) Barto; his parents, Edward Louis and Mary Jean Trudell; brother, Patrick Barclay; sister, Barbara (Trudell) Boucher; and grand-daughter, Valerie Billings.

Memorials may be directed to “Rex Barto benefit account” at Veridian Credit Union.