Walter "Rex" Termain Jr.

January 18, 1943 - September 23, 2021

Age78, of Braidwood, IL passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Morris Hospital. Born January 18, 1943 in Robinson, IL to the late Walter R. and Gladys (nee Ditzenberger) Termain, Sr. He married Jane Lee Alumbaugh on February 14, 1964 in Robinson. A veteran of the United States Army, he served during the Vietnam War. Rex retired from Caterpillar after 33 years of service and was then employed at Whitmore ACE Hardware in Braidwood. He attended River Valley Christian Fellowship in Bradley and as an avid photographer was a member and former president of the Kankakee Camera Club since 1993, where he received several awards and medals for his photos. He also enjoyed volunteering for the Goose Lake National Prairie in Morris. Surviving are his daughter, Michelle Lee (Daniel) Beatty of Westminister, SC; five grandchildren, Scotty Termain, Jr., Austin Termain, Christina (Edward) Emrich, Jacob Wicke and Morgan Cox; three great-grandchildren, Hunter Housman, Aubrey Termain, and Nova Pearson; and nephew, Todd Luce. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Jane Lee Termain (2-10-2008); son, Scotty Joe Termain, Sr.; grandson, Michael Wicke; and sister, Tessie C. (the late Ernie) Ouderkirk. Visitation for Rex will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, Braidwood, Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will also be held at the funeral home on Thursday, September 30 at 10:00 a.m. Interment with military honors will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Braidwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Goose Lake Prairie and Partners or the River Valley Christian Fellowship Church. For more information and to visit his online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook.