Rex D. Backer

Rex D. Backer

April 17, 1951 - Feb. 26, 2022

HERSHEY, Neb. — Rex D. Backer, of Hershey, died at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte on Feb. 26, 2022, at the age of 70.

Rex was born to Bob and Elva (Pleis) Backer on April 17, 1951, at McCook, where he grew up. After graduating from high school, Rex attended McCook Junior College then University of Nebraska at Lincoln, earning his bacheor of science degree in education. Rex taught in Fremont for five years, then moved to Hershey where he taught third grade until retiring.

He loved being a teacher and enjoyed reading and watching movies. Rex especially enjoyed the company of his dogs over the years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Elva.

Survivors include his siblings, David (Lori) Backer of Boise, Idaho, Jody (Richie) Crocker and Fred (Jane) Backer, all of McCook; his friend, Pastor Kevin Hendricks and his family, of Hershey; as well as eight nieces and nephews, almost 10 great-nieces and nephews, and other family.

In keeping with Rex’s wishes, cremation was chosen and private family services will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to Hershey Public Schools. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.