Arland G. Rey's Obituary
Arland G. Rey, 92 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. He was born in Valmeyer, IL, the son of the late Albert and Adele, nee Schuchardt, Rey. Arland was a member of American Legion Post #581, Columbia, IL, (member for over 65 years), and where he had been active with the color guard and had served in every capacity of the organization over the years. He had served in the U.S. Army and was a Veteran of WW II and the Korean War. Arland had retired from National Lead Co. after 18 yrs.of service and did not miss a single day of work. He was married to Marian, nee Dotzauer, Rey. They were married on April 20, 1991, in Columbia, IL. Visitation Tuesday, November 29, 2016, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Lawlor Funeral Home Services Tuesday, November 29, 2016, 1:30 pm, Lawlor Funeral Home, 218 S. Metter Avenue Columbia, IL Rev. William Groennert, officiating American Legion Post 581 - Services on Tuesday, November 29, 12:30 pm, at the funeral homeInterment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery St. Louis, MO Memorial Contribution Suggestions As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: American Legion Post #581, 375 East Locust St., Columbia, IL 62236 Survivors Wife, Marian D. Rey of Columbia, IL Son, Dennis (Judy) Rey of St. Louis, MO Daughter, Sandra Rey of Columbia, IL Daughter, Connie (Art) Sparn of Dupo, IL Son, Richard (Pam) Mundinger of Hamburg, IA Daughter, Laurel (Kevin) Kelly of Germany Sister, Alberta Brandt of New Hanover, IL Sister, Catherine Hoffmann of Waterloo, IL 5 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren Other relatives and friends Also Preceded In Death By First Wife, Mabel, nee Byers, Rey Sister, Ardell Schewe Brothers, Alvin Rey, Virgil, Calvin, and Harold Crook
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