ALBANY – Walter E. Rees, age 91, Albany, went to be with The Lord Wednesday night at home following a lengthy illness.  Born in Fairview on June 10, 1923, he was the son of Ira & Lizzie Rees and attended Green Township School.  He worked at McCormick Bros. and Warner Gear before a career with the United States Postal Service in Albany that lasted 37 years before retiring in the mid 1980's.  Walter was a generous and compassionate man that never knew a stranger.  He was a longtime member of Anthony Lodge No. 171, F. & A.M., Albany, and enjoyed watching the Reds, Hoosiers, and the Colts.  He was also a family man that loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include 2 sons: Gordon Rees and Dennis Rees, Albany; 2 daughters: Carol Richards (husband: Stan) and Liz Rees, Albany; 3 grandchildren: Keylee Wright and Melissa Medinger, Indianapolis, and Renee Walters, Redkey; 4 great-grandchildren: Carter James Ayers, Jackson Ayers, Jasper Edwin Sutton, and Quinn Avery Medinger; also, several nieces & nephews and special family friend: Cathy Cunningham.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Sally A. Rees, who died in 2012; his parents; 2 grandchildren: Jeremy Wright & Melanie Hodgson; 3 brothers: Lloyd, Earl, & Marvin Rees, and an infant sister.

Services will be 4 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2015, at Meacham Funeral Service with burial following at Strong Cemetery.

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday from 1 until 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Second Harvest Food Bank, 6621 North Old State Road 3, Muncie, IN 47303.

The family would like to thank Dr. Stewart C. Brown, Dr. Amos & staff, and Gentiva Hospice for their care during Walter's illness.

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