Rex Alan Beatty of Howe, NE passed away on March 6th, 2025 in the Good Samaritan Society facility in Auburn.

Rex was born in Auburn, Nebraska on June 8, 1951. Rex began school in Peru and graduated Auburn High in 1969 where he excelled in basketball. To this day, Rex holds several records in numerous categories for his achievements and contributions to his favorite sport. After graduation, Rex attended Augustana College and Peru State College where he continued his favorite sport.

Rex married Kathy Dishong from Auburn on February 20, 1973. They welcomed and raised two sons, Dave and Jeff, who also shared a love of sports. Rex spent time with his family fishing, metal detecting and taking vacations across the United States.

Rex was incredibly knowledgeable in a variety of trades and worked hard at any job or endeavors set before him. Places of employment included Triangle Pacific in Auburn and for many years American Meter in Nebraska City. After retirement, he continued his parent's tradition of managing and caring for apartments in Peru, Nebraska. He also worked for the maintenance department of Peru giving back to the town he grew up in.

Rex was a great storyteller and enjoyed interesting conversations with friends and family. He liked to keep people on their toes with his playful teasing and humor. He was the person to call when you needed help with home projects and car repair. Rex was also an avid Husker fan. His smile and laughter will be missed by many.

Rex was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Ralph Beatty of Peru, NE and brother, Jim Beatty of Lee's Summit, MO.

He is survived by his beloved wife Kathy (Dishong) Beatty, sisters Sharon Maynard of Milwaukee, WI and Karen (Jai) Sookram of Lincoln, NE, and his sister-in-law, Barb Beatty of Lee's Summit, MO.

Rex's legacy lives on through his sons Dave (Abby) Beatty of Lincoln, NE and Jeff (Deanna) Beatty of Auburn, NE and his cherished grandchildren Evan, Kyle, and Brett. He is also remembered with love by many cousins, nephews, nieces and great grandchildren.

Rex will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

It was Rex's wish to be cremated and his ashes interred in a special location of his choice by his immediate family. Condolences and cards can be sent to The Beatty Family at 73400 638 Ave, Auburn, NE 68305