Rex Lynn Widle
February 13, 1921 - June 4, 2017
Rex Lynn Widle passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, June 04, 2017 in Alamo Texas. He was born February 13, 1921 (96) in Waco Nebraska to Caroline and Herbert Widle. He graduated from PSJA High School and married the love of his life, Elsie Mae Widle. He served honorably in the Pacific campaign during World War II as a Sargent in the United States Marine Corps being a sharpshooter and a rifle expert. He bought Patty Plumbing on South Main Street in McAllen in 1951 and renamed it Rio Grande Plumbing Supply and moved it out to its present location on Pecan. Rex was preceded in death by his wife Elsie Mae Widle, daughter Vicky Widle Miller (Lloyd) and daughter Judy Widle Higgenbotham. He is survived by his son Tracy L (Ester) Widle and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Kreidler Funeral Home at 6:00 PM on Wednesday June 7, 2017.
Rex Lynn Widle passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, June 04, 2017 in Alamo Texas. He was born February 13, 1921 (96) in Waco Nebraska to Caroline and Herbert Widle. He graduated from PSJA High School and married the love of his life,... View Obituary & Service Information