Rex Owen Boise, age 73, of West Liberty, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

He was born November 15, 1950, in Columbus, to the late Dr. John F. Boise, DDS and Ursula M. (Poor) Boise.
   Rex is survived by his twin brother, Bruce Allen Boise of Dublin, nephew: Eric Boise, nieces: Michelle Boise and Meredith Boise, and great nieces: Aaliyah and Paige.
  A graduate of Troy High School, Rex earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture from The Ohio State University. He was a member the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and a state registered and licensed architect. Rex was employed as an in-house architect for the Columbus Public School System and also the Ohio State Highway Patrol. An avid genealogist, he had done extensive research of his family tree, and was also very interested in history. Rex enjoyed playing the guitar, and listening to classical music. He enjoyed drawing, and was able to create precise freehand renderings of buildings. Rex had a sharp wit, which sometimes got him into trouble.
  Private Funeral Services are being held at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, with Pastor Matt Overman, officiating. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
  Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
  Condolences can be expressed to Rex's family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.