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Rex M. Bunch

Address:
Fredonia, KS 66736
Telephone Number: 620.378.3221

About this Exploration:

Born and raised in Fredonia and with a BS degree in floriculture, it wasn't until after enlisting with the Navy in 1942 did Bunch develop his interest in sailing. Honorably discharged with a Chief Radar Rating in 1945, he came back to Fredonia and became his father's business partner in the floral business. One year later the Flying Cloud was in the first stages of construction; completed six years later. Along with friends George A. Baker and Dr. Lynn Beal, Bunch sailed his hand built boat down the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. "Down the River on the Flying Cloud" is his recollection of that trip.