Obituaries

Madison - Rex M. Kenitz, age 75, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on November 2, 1948, to Walter and Annabel (Krinkey) Kenitz. Rex married Barbara Borkowski on November 25, 1967, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Montello, WI – they enjoyed 57 years together.

Rex was a family man who especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a painter and wallpaper hanger for Schmelzer’s for many years and that is where his eye for detail began. His love for crafting continued well after retirement. He also enjoyed fishing, old cars and gardening. Rex had a great sense of humor and could make anyone laugh. He had a good heart and enjoyed helping people.

Rex is survived by his wife Barb; children, Lisa Kenitz, Amy (Matt Brown) Kenitz; grandchildren, Ashley (William) Lydic, Alyssa (Allan) Lydic; great grandchildren, Brayden, Grayson “Otto” Lydic; his mother, Annabel; siblings, Rick (Liz) Kenitz, Patty (Mark) Wegenke, Tina (Joe) Schoebel, Wally (Kathy) Kenitz, Sally Al) Millin, Kelly (Glenn Wilks) Kenitz; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives, special fishing buddies; Mom (Annie), Matt, Braydon, Otto, Bill, Jim and other friends.

He is preceded in death by his father Walter and sister Annie Kenitz.

Family would like to give a special thank you to the staff from St Mary’s that cared for him while in the hospital.

A Celebration of Rex’s Life will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N Sherman Ave., Madison, WI. Visitation will take place from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at noon.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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