Article: Rexford Fasig

WOOSTER -- Rexford L. Fasig, 97, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at his home.

He was born Nov. 12, 1911, in Mansfield, to Reuel Reed and Beatrice (Spencer) Fasig. His father was a detective for the Erie Railroad, and his mother fell sick and died when Rex was only 6 years old. His only sibling, Roger was 8. Their parents were members of Rowsburg Lutheran Church. Rex can remember the Pastor coming to their home and baptizing him.

His father sent Rex to live in Cleveland with a relative, John Keyhoe. He vividly remembers the celebration of the streetcars clanging and all the bells ringing and people dancing in the streets when World War I ended.

In 1918, the Rev. Sheriff, Pastor of ...

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