Rex was born in Robbinsdale, Minnesota a north suburb of Minneapolis, and lived his youth in a small neighborhood with both his parents and older sister. With many friends he loved riding bikes, playing football, baseball, soccer, and hockey. His mother and father grew up in a small town north of Minneapolis, and his father had a passion for motorcycles. Rex has the passion as well, with many miles ridden with lots of memories.He married his lifetime love (Teresa) at age 21, they have been married for 39 years and are blessed with two children, Nicholas, and Chelsea. Both kids have wonderful spouses, and the family is blessed with six wonderful grandchildren. They all live within ten miles of each other and enjoy life together. He earned a B.A. in Business from the University of Minnesota and an Architectural Technology degree from the Dunwoody Industrial Institute in Minneapolis. He currently works in the construction industry and continues to feed his passion for good books.