Rex Ronald Blakesley's obituary , Passed away on August 1, 2025 in Ankeny, Iowa

Rex Ronald Blakesley

June 20, 1936 - August 1, 2025 (89 years old)

Ankeny, Iowa

Rex Ronald Blakesley's obituary , Passed away on August 1, 2025 in Ankeny, Iowa
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Rex Ronald Blakesley

June 20, 1936 - August 1, 2025 (89 years old)

Ankeny, Iowa

Rex Ronald Blakesley Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Rex Ronald Blakesley (Ankeny, Iowa), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 1, 2025 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Vere LeRoy Blakesley and Marjorie B. Argo; his siblings, Mitchell Blakesley and Elvalena Hayton; and his siblings-in-law, Janeen Blakesley, Earl Hayton, Raymond Moore and Richard Moore.

He is survived by: his wife Rosalie; his sons, Roger (Pam), Steve (Kim) and Terry; his grandchildren, Thomas Blakesley, Rachel Blakesley and Kyle Jacobsen (Caitlin); his great grandchildren, Rosaleigh Blakesley, Cooper Jacobsen, Ethan Jacobsen and Kenzie Jacobsen; and his sisters-in-law, Barbara Moore and RoseAnn Moore.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the same location.



Thu

Aug 07

Memorial service

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Memorial Services of Iowa
4208 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023

Thu

Aug 07

Funeral service

2:30 PM

Memorial Services of Iowa
4208 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023

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