Marlene M. Rex

Marlene M. Janter Rex

December 16, 1935 - March 5, 2021

Ms Marlene M Janter Rex of Monroe Michigan died peacefully on Thursday Evening on the 4th of March 2021 after several months of heart related issues.

Marlene was the daughter of late Mr & Mrs Marlin B Janter.  She is survived by her Brother Dr Thomas and Mr Legrand Maness Janter, Cousins: Cynthia Fitzgerld, Scott Cole, Jeff Cole, and Juanita (DeeDee) Jacquemain, and dear Friends.  Marlene graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education and Master Program in Social Studies from the Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti MI.  She was a teacher, coach, leader, and friend to thousands of students at Monroe High School for over 35 years and called “REX” by those students.  As written by a senior on May 25, 1979 in a thank you note, Betsy Cooke,said  “You’ve shown so much patience, kindness, and understanding towards us while, at the same time you’ve taught us to grow, take on responsibilities, and believe in our selves, all of this taking hours upon hours of your own time.”   “REX” took those young swimmer from an entertaining swim club to an award winning 13 year Michigan Statewide Championship Precision Synchronized Swim Team. 

After retiring from a life as a teacher/coach and friend, Marlene Rex turned to another passion of hers, the love of animals and humanity. By 1998, Marlene starting volunteering timelessly and became a Philanthropist/Benefactor to The Humane Society of Monroe and then to Maumee Valley Save-A-Pet.  

Marlene attend Trinity Episcopal Church in Monroe for over 50 years where she had many roles including Alter Guild, Daughters of the King, and Vestry Member. Our Beloved Marlene loved and touch so many people that the family is receiving and honoring her with a Memorial Service at Rupp Funeral House on 2345 S. Custer Road,in Monroe MI on Thursday the 11th of March 2021 from 4-6 pm.  Then on Friday, the12th of March 2021 at 11am, the Interment at the Janter Family Plat at Oak Hill Cemetery,  216 University Dr. in Pontiac MI. The Family will be leaving from Rupp at 10am following Ms Marlene Janter “REX”.  

Online condolences and words of comfort may be sent to www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com