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Rex H. Kaup

11/2/1952 - 5/16/2021

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Obituary For Rex H. Kaup

Rex H. Kaup Nov. 2, 1952-May 16, 2021

Rex H. Kaup, 68, of Altoona passed away at UPMC Shadyside Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA, after a courageous battle with lymphoma. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Glenn H. and Elizabeth (Seyfert) Kaup. Rex married Bonnie K. Baker on July 11, 1970. He is survived by his loving wife and daughters, Candice Kaup (William Schroeher) of Arlington, VA, Courtney Kaup (Karin P. Ward) of Richmond, VT; and three grandsons: Ethan, Ryan and Greyson Schroeher. Rex was a 1970 graduate of Altoona High School and he went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting with a minor in Journalism, from the Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University in 1973. While attending high school and college Rex worked in downtown Altoona at Stag Sportswear, M.J. Weaver Accounting Firm and the Bon Ton Dept. Store. For a short time, Rex was a Fraud Auditor for the United States Department of Defense in Washington D.C. When he moved back to Altoona, he joined Young, Oakes, Brown & Co. on Jan. 7, 1974 and became a partner in 1979. Rex was a member of PKF North American Network with the Small Firms Task Force Committee, he held Series 7 and Series 66 licenses with NASD and held a Resident Producer Life & Health Insurance License with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He also belonged to the American & Pa. Institutes of Certified Public Accountants, National Association of Accountants, Local Chapter of Institutes of Management Accountants. He served on the Small Business Task Force of Polaris International which is now known as Allinial Global. Rex was a member of the American Society of Appraisers and he served as an expert witness in Blair County and other courts. Rex served with the Local Chapter of Jaycees and was the former director of the Pennsylvania Economy League. Rex was the past president and board member of various community, service, church and other charitable organizations. He truly believed in our Blair County area and the perpetuation of local service clubs, fraternal and charitable organizations. He was a member of the Jaffa Shrine and served as the Temple Accountant, Logan Lodge #490, Royal Order of Jester Ct. #70, became a Master Mason and joined the Scottish Rite. Rex volunteered at Sister Paula’s Food for Families Soup Kitchen, was active in the United Way of Blair County and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Blair County, and served as the official auditor for the Miss Pennsylvania Pageant. He has served as the Treasurer of the Rotary Club of Altoona for 40 years and was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International for his service to Rotary and its causes. At Penn State, he has been a member of the Altoona Campus Advisory Board and has served as treasurer and an Executive Committee member for more than 20 years. He is a past president of the Penn State Altoona Alumni Association. He was awarded an Alumni Achievement Award by the University for his volunteerism over many years. Rex was the treasurer for Blair County Sports Hall of Fame and was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church where he served as president of the Church Council and was involved with the Finance Committee for many years. He was presented with numerous awards throughout his years of service to many different organizations. Most notably, Rex earned the Blair County Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award for Business Excellence in 2019. In 2016, The Kiwanis Club of Altoona, PA awarded him The Distinguished Citizen Award. Rex was passionate about golfing with his friends. He also enjoyed his bowling league. He was an avid sports fan of the NY Yankees, Penn State Football, Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Steelers. Rex enjoyed gambling, old movies and in his younger years was an accomplished saxophone player and would even give lessons. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family, whether it was a family trip or attending his kids’ and grandkids’ sporting events. The family was trying to convert him into an ‘outdoorsman’! Rex lived by these words: THE PESSIMIST sees the Difficulty in Every Opportunity. THE OPTIMIST sees the Opportunity in Every Difficulty. ~L.P. Jacks Rex will be fondly remembered for treating everyone as an equal and cherishing all his friendships. Lifelong and new friends, alike. Friends will be received from 2-8 p.m. on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at The Park Hills Country Club, 219 Highland Terrace, Altoona, PA. 16602. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1401 12th Ave., Altoona, PA. 16601 by Rev. Dr. Barry R. Folmar and Sr. Paula DelGrosso. A live feed is available on First Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Facebook page. Interment will be held at Blair Memorial Park in Bellwood. For the safety of the family, masks will be required for everyone at the visitation and the funeral. We kindly ask that you stay distanced from the family at these events. Arrangements are provided by The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, PA. 16602. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, DONATIONS CAN BE MADE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS: Rex H. Kaup Accounting Scholarship Penn State Altoona Contact the Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation 1330 11th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601 www.centralpagives.org or St. Vincent de Paul Society Sister Paula Food for Families Soup Kitchen 2201 Union Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 www.svdpcares.org

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  • 07/24/2021

    Tina Oshall

    Rex was one of the nicest men I have ever known. He will be missed dearly. My prayers are with you all.

  • 06/01/2021

    Eric Smith

    Dear Mrs. Kaup & Family, I knew and worked with Rex in a professional capacity. I had not spoken to him in a number of years and just learned of his passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Respectfully, Eric Smith, State College.

  • 05/26/2021

    Robin and Dan Beck

    Bonnie, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Rex was an amazing man who gave so much to the community. He will be missed. -Robin and Dan Beck

  • 05/26/2021

    Christopher Colbert

    My deepest condolences to the family. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Chris Colbert

  • 05/25/2021

    Rosie Burke

    I feel so lucky to have known and worked with Rex. Sending all my love <3

  • 05/25/2021

    Dawn M Burg

    Please accept our sincere condolences to all of you. Rex was our accountant for many years and a great one, he will be sadly missed by so many whose lives he has touch in many different ways, Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Rex spoke highly of his family when he would visit with us at our yearly breakfast meeting Earl and Dawn Burg Burg Funeral Home, Inc.

  • 05/25/2021

    KRISTI E BILTZ

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Such a wonderful man was lost to us all. Ross and Kristi Biltz

  • 05/24/2021

    Bob and Linda Reffner

    Condolences to Bonnie and family of Rex. Bob and Linda Reffner

  • 05/23/2021

    Marsha and Greg Allen

    Our love and prayers to all of you. We are so sorry for your loss and pray for comfort for all of you. Marsha and Greg

  • 05/22/2021

    Ann (Stacey) Leiner

    Rex was a voice of comfort and advice for me for many years. He helped me start my business in 2004 and supported its growth for several years, even after I moved to Harrisburg. He always had unlimited time and interest in my life and he beamed when he spoke of his beloved wife and daughters. We've lost him too early here but heaven gained a real gem!

  • 05/22/2021

    Giselle and Erika

    Sending our deepest condolences to the family, love and prayers. Giselle and Erika

  • 05/21/2021

    Adam Kerns

    Rex was my first mentor and helped shape me as the professional I am today.

  • 05/21/2021

    Madeline Shea

    We extend our deepest sympathy . You are in our thoughts and prayers.. Madeline & Tom

  • 05/21/2021

    Polly & George Cardone

    So many memories. Rex was such an awesome individual. Always giving of his time. Thoughts and prayers to Bonnie, Candice and Courtney and the family. Always in our prayers!!

  • 05/20/2021

    Jinni Wineland

    Will always cherish memories of PSU games in BonJinSue with Rex and Bonnie💕

  • 05/20/2021

    Joy DeRubeis

    So many good time memories in past 50 yrs. Most recent Joe and I will cherish those Sunday drives last summer during Covid. Also sharing dinner with Rex before he left for Pittsburgh just 2 weeks ago. Gone too soon RIP our dearest friend.

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