Rondal H. Brey, 88, of Merrillville, Indiana, formerly of Philpot and Hammond, Indiana, entered into the presence of the Lord on August 29, 2023 in Merrillville, Indiana at Spring Mill Health Center. He was born on October 29, 1934 in Davies County, Kentucky. Rondal served as a U. S. Marine in Korea. He loved to squirrel and rabbit hunt. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. He retired from Inland Steel after 36 years. He retired to Philpot, Kentucky where he spent 27 years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Yvonne Brey (Nee Justis); proud father of Scott Brey of Fort Worth, Texas, and Kimberly (David) Buxton of Crown Point, Indiana; proud grandfather of Matthew Buxton, Jacob (Samantha) Buxton, Hayley (Eli) Springer, and Brigette (David) Yarbrough; and great-grandchildren, Travis and Sadie Buxton and Caden Yarbrough. He is also survived by siblings, J.D., Donald, Margie and Kelly.
He was preceded in death by parents, John and Eva Brey; and siblings, William Sr. (Bill), Ruby, Essie, Laura Nell, Frances, Leland, and Gene.
Funeral services will be at noon on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Cecil Funeral Home in Whitesville. Burial will follow in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home.