Dylan Rea, 22, of Freeburg, IL, born March 1, 2003, in Belleville, IL, died Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Saint Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Dylan was a graduate of Freeburg Community High School. He loved fishing, video games, BMX biking, listening to music, dancing, and spending time with his friends. He always knew how to put a smile on people’s faces and could always make them laugh. Dylan was the life of the party and always knew how to have a good time.
He was preceded in death by two grandmothers, Jennifer Crowe and Dee Lewis; and two grandfathers, David Hollinsworth and Danny Rea.
He is survived by his mother, Niki (Sam) White; his father, Brandon (Meagan Graul) Rea; a sister, Madison Rea; his grandpa, Mike (Cindy Hefflin) Crowe; his grandma, Barbara Duggan; two uncles, Michael (Megan) Crowe and Chris Rea; two aunts, Brittani (Jordan) Kramper and Tasha Rea; the Graul family; his best friends, Caleb, Drew, Matt, Austin, Jack, Tommy, and so many more; loving cousins, Peyton, Freddy, and Alexis, and lots of extended family members; and his beloved dog, Dior.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice or monetary donations can be made to sister Madison Rea (venmo-madirea4). Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2025, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Freeburg, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2025, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Freeburg, IL, with Deacon Corby Valentine officiating.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Freeburg, IL.
