Kathlyn Mary Rex passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. She was born in Walworth County on May 26, 1941, the daughter of Felix ”Pep” Brickner and Mary (Jansky) Brickner. She attended St. Joseph’s Grade School and St. Mary’s High School. On September 9, 1961 she was united in marriage to David E. Rex at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lyons, WI. Following their wedding they lived in Cicero, IL for four years before purchasing their home in Burlington.
She worked for Wisconsin Bell and the Koenen family at Reineman’s True Value for many years.
Great family memories were made over the years, many, at their beautiful lake home on Prairie Lake in Chetek, WI. Whether it was 4th of July parties, or sledding in the winter, she always welcomed friends and family. Becoming a grandma, then a “GG”, were her greatest joys. We are left with many wonderful memories to treasure. She is survived by her daughter Kim (David) Blink and son Dave T. (Kathy) Rex of Lyons. Grandchildren Daniel (Michelle) Blink, Emily (Kevin) Conlon, Benjamin (Erin) Blink, Breanna (Ben) Nitsch, Katrienna (Steve) Kaiser, David T Rex Jr. (finance’ Laura Held) and Nicholas (Alyssa) Rex. Great -Grandchildren Matthew & Elizabeth Conlon, Bryce & Brynn Kaiser, Kinsley Rex, Hallie, Wylie and Zoey Blink, and Kendall Nitsch.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband David, brother and sister-in-law, Tom & Judy Brickner.
Family services will be held. Memorials may be made to: Lyons Township Fire Dept Member Assoc or St. Joseph’s Church.
Address for memorials:
Lyons Township Fire Dept Member Association
PO Box 32
Lyons, WI 53148
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
1540 Mill Street
PO Box 60
Lyons, WI 53148
