Hugh Miller Rear, Age 77, passed away at his home unexpectedly on January 27, 2023. He was born on February 5, 1945, in Cleveland, OH. He joined the United States Army in in 1968 and served honorably in Vietnam. Hugh spent most of his career working for the Chardon Local School System. He enjoyed woodworking and was an avid photographer, his favorite subject being trains. Hugh took much pride in caring for his house and property.
He is survived by his siblings, Bobbie (Roger) Durham and Blake (Joyce) Rear; nephews, Brian (Alison) Durham, David Rear, Jim (Christina) Durham; great nephews, James and Brody Durham.
He is preceded in death by his parents Mel and Evelyn (nee: Hancock) Rear; uncle Robert Hancock and his nephew Michael Rear.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday February 1, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South Street, Chardon, Ohio, 44024. The burial will take place at Hambden Township Cemetery on Thursday, February 2, at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers family requests that donations be made to the Burton Food Bank, Burton United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 496, Burton, Ohio 44021
Arrangements made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon, Ohio.
Information and condolences on-line at www.burrservice.com.