Rex Alan Isenhour
September 13, 1946 – June 22, 2022
Rex Alan Isenhour, age 75, of Sheridan, Indiana, passed away on June 22, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born on September 13, 1946 in Lebanon, Indiana, son of the late Charles Edwin “Ed” and Olive Bell (Swigart) Isenhour.
Mr. Isenhour was a 1964 graduate of Sheridan High School, where he was awarded the Industrial Arts Student of the Year. Shortly following graduation, he was recruited by Boyer Electric, training and mentoring with them from 1964 – 1973. It was at this time that he decided to venture out on his own, opening Sheridan Heating & Insulation and serving the residents of the Sheridan area until his (so called) retirement. Mr. Isenhour was a serial entrepreneur, trying his hand at many successful ventures throughout the years, including ownership of the Sheridan Liquor Store.
Never one to sit still for too long, he always made sure he took time to enjoy the fruits of his labor. He loved being outdoors, and no matter what the season, he always found something fun to do. Mr. Isenhour enjoyed snow skiing and boating, but golf was always his sport of choice. He was a member of Wild Creek Golf Course, as well as the Ellington at Wachesaw East. His favorite activity, however, was getting into mischief with his grandsons, for whom Grandpa was always a willing partner-in-crime.
Mr. Isenhour was just one of the boys and will be truly missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to have known him, and lucky enough to call him a friend.
Survivors include his wife Patricia A. (Paddack) Isenhour. Rex and Patty were married on July 3, 1965. Also surviving are his daughter Mindy M. Isenhour-Schieman (Jason) of Sheridan; two grandchildren Dylan Schieman and Troy Schieman, both of Denver; brother Rodney L. “Rod” Isenhour (Karen) of Sheridan; sister Ruth Ann Isenhour-Durbin of Sheridan; nephew Greg Durbin; and two nieces Julie Durbin (Barb) and Rhonda Isenhour.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Charles Ronald “Ron” Isenhour; sister-in-law Linda Isenhour; and nephew Michael Isenhour.
A Celebration of Mr. Isenhour’s Life is scheduled to be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th Street, Sheridan, Indiana, with Visitation scheduled to run from 3 p.m. until the time of Service.
Mr. Isenhour made the choice to become and organ and tissue donor.
His family is requesting that donations and memorial contributions be made to the Indiana Donor Network Foundation.