In Memory Of
Donald S. Rees "Don"
1933
2022
Donald S. Rees "Don"
May 21, 1933 — September 19, 2022
Donald S. Rees, "Don," age 89 of Centerville, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at The Randall Residence of Centerville. He was born May 21, 1933 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of the late Willis and Mildred Rees.
Don spent most of his childhood working on the family's Rees Brothers Ranch in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He attended the University of Wyoming where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Upon graduation, he joined the Hughes Aerospace Group where he traveled the country testing radar systems. On an assignment to Dayton, he met the love of his life, Verna, and transitioned to a long and distinguished career at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Don's career focused on developing many of the microwave technologies that enable the compact radar systems utilized in modern commercial and military aircraft. He retired as the Chief of the Microwave Technology Branch of the Avionics Laboratory.
He loved the outdoors with a special passion for fly fishing in his earlier years, running, skiing and scuba diving. He particularly liked going back to Cheyenne, Wyoming and reconnecting with childhood friends and attending the Frontier Days rodeo. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time with friends at the local muffin shop, spending time with his grandchildren and traveling the world with Verna and his children. His kindness and gentleness brought warmth to any room.
Don is survived by his sons, Jack (Nora) Rees, Daniel (Amy Regan) Rees; grandchildren, John Rees, Ben Rees, Emily Rees & Alison Rees; as well as numerous loving relatives and friends.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Verna Rees; and granddaughter Cathy Rees.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 5 pm to 6 pm at Newcomer Centerville Chapel (820 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45459). A Memorial Service will begin at 6 pm.
To share a memory of Don or leave a special message for his family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
Don spent most of his childhood working on the family's Rees Brothers Ranch in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He attended the University of Wyoming where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Upon graduation, he joined the Hughes Aerospace Group where he traveled the country testing radar systems. On an assignment to Dayton, he met the love of his life, Verna, and transitioned to a long and distinguished career at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Don's career focused on developing many of the microwave technologies that enable the compact radar systems utilized in modern commercial and military aircraft. He retired as the Chief of the Microwave Technology Branch of the Avionics Laboratory.
He loved the outdoors with a special passion for fly fishing in his earlier years, running, skiing and scuba diving. He particularly liked going back to Cheyenne, Wyoming and reconnecting with childhood friends and attending the Frontier Days rodeo. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time with friends at the local muffin shop, spending time with his grandchildren and traveling the world with Verna and his children. His kindness and gentleness brought warmth to any room.
Don is survived by his sons, Jack (Nora) Rees, Daniel (Amy Regan) Rees; grandchildren, John Rees, Ben Rees, Emily Rees & Alison Rees; as well as numerous loving relatives and friends.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Verna Rees; and granddaughter Cathy Rees.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 5 pm to 6 pm at Newcomer Centerville Chapel (820 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45459). A Memorial Service will begin at 6 pm.
To share a memory of Don or leave a special message for his family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
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Visitation
Friday, October 14, 2022
5:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - Centerville Chapel
Memorial Service
Friday, October 14, 2022
Starts at 6:00 pm (Eastern time)
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