Lifelong Quinter area resident, Rex D. Albin, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter.  He was 81 years of age.  Rex was born November 6, 1935, on the family farm south of Quinter, to Glen and Lila (Mendenhall) Albin.

Upon graduation from Quinter High School, Rex enlisted in the Army and served our country proudly.  On July 15, 1956, he was united in marriage to Verda Delaney.  They enjoyed 60 years of marriage together.  He was a farmer and rancher.  Rex worked long hours but also found time to serve his community.  He was a member of the Quinter Board of Education for 12 years and was instrumental in getting Quinter high school involved with Network of Schools.   Rex also served on the Gove County Medical Center board for the last 14 years.  He was a member of The United Methodist Church.  Rex was a true believer in "paying it forward". Rex quietly helped some aspiring young farmers get a start.  He had a very giving heart. He loved his family unconditionally and found special joy in all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  His grandchildren fondly remember riding the jet ski at the lake with him.  They also remember grandpa sneaking their babies bites of ice cream and mashed potatoes and occasionally a sip of Pepsi.

Rex will be dearly missed by many friends and family.  Survivors include his wife, Verda, of the family home; four children, Nancy Hargitt of Quinter, Diana (Lorne) Middleton of Colby, Terri (Bryan) Evans of Gove, and Bill Albin of Quinter; nineteen grandchildren; and twenty-six great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Connie Sue and Debra Alice Albin; and three sisters, Frances Deines, Glenna Eutsler, and Doris Parker.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Quinter United Methodist Church with pastors Michael Brown and Stan Smith officiating.  Burial will be in the Baker Township Cemetery, Quinter.

Visitation will be Friday evening, from 5 to 7 at the funeral home in Quinter.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, memorial contributions are suggested to the Gove County Medical Center or Quinter United Methodist Church.  Donations to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS  67752.

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