Rex Dee Usher, 66, of Wilson, KS, passed away on April 7, 2026, at his home at Wilson Lake. He was born on January 21, 1960, to Gary and Sherryn (Bucher) Usher in Falls City, NE. Rex was married on August 7, 2008, to Katherine Ann (Windle) Usher in Dalhart, TX.
He owned and operated Hell Creek Cabins at Wilson Lake. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Rex spent his retirement collecting antique toys.
Rex is survived by his daughters, Jenny (David) Helmick of Salem, NE, Melody Haupt, Broken Bow, NE; sons, Justin (Kristy) Martin of Holyrood, KS, John (Felicia) Martin, Salem, NE, Matt (Makooshla) Usher, Holyrood, KS; mother, Sherryn Rist, Humbolt, NE; mother-in-law, Norma Alford, Fayetteville, AR; brother, Mark (Connie) Usher of Auburn, NE; sisters, Ronda (Justin) Vaughan of Bennet, NE, Rebecca (Adam) Stanley of Stella, NE; grandchildren, Dalton and Derek Helmick, Karlee and Gracie Haupt, Victoria Reyna and Chandler Martin, Addy, Auroara and Jonnie Martin, Matthew and Patrick Usher, Ronnie Rogers; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Brynn Martin, brother, Russell Usher, father, Gary Usher and wife, Kathy Usher.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 2 PM, at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Wilson. Burial will follow at Wilson City Cemetery. Dinner will follow at the American Legion in Dorrance. Visitation will be held Friday, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the funeral home in Wilson.
Memorials are suggested to Ellsworth County Cancer Fund and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 67669. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com