Rex G. Fate, 77, of rural Uniondale, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 4, 2026, at his residence.

Rex was born in Huntington, on August 1, 1948, to Robert L. and Iva (Paxson) Fate.

Rex attended Union Center High School in Wells County. He worked for many years at the Fort Wayne International Airport as ground maintenance. He was a farrier, drove dump trucks and worked as a bartender. Rex loved camping, riding horses, deer and rabbit hunting, playing cards at the Cowboy restaurant and the Hideaway, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include two sons, Howard (Tabitha) Fate of Warren and Shane Fate of Bluffton; a sister, Cathy Arnold of Huntington; three sisters-in-law, Joyce Fate of Anthem, AZ, Evalyn Fate, of Bluffton, and Jeanie Fate of Ossian; six grandchildren, Travis Fate of Poneto, Erica (Jordan) Beaver of Roanoke, Dalton (Kaylie McCammom) Fate of Poneto, Tori (Austin) Markley of Bluffton, Justin Fate of Montpellier, and Joshua Fate of Bluffton; along with eight great-grandchildren.

Aside from his parents, Rex was preceded in death by three brothers, Dave, Gary, and Paul Fate.

Family will be receiving family and friends to celebrate the life of Rex on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 2:00 until 6:00 PM, at the Twin Bridge Conservation Club of Mt Zion, 6374 S. 600 W. Warren, IN, 46792

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wells County 4-H Horse and Pony Club