St. Clair County Obits

NORMAN F. RAPP

Clinton Daily Democrat
15 March 2001
Norman F. Rapp, the son of Carl M. and Paula Christina (Leimer) Rapp, was born on February 5, 1921, in Bancroft, Nebraska. He departed this life on March 9, 2001, at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City at the age of 80 years. At the age of seven, Norman's family moved to Prairie City in 1928 where he was confirmed in Zion Lutheran Church on April 28, 1935, and remained a member until his death. He served his country in the United States Navy from October 26, 1942, until November 5, 1945. He was united in marriage to Laura Emma Marquardt on March 26, 1945. To this union three children were born. Norman was co-owner of Prairie City Cheese Inc. for six years. He then began farming and later moved his family to the Montrose area in 1956. He loved farming and provided a wonderful life for his family. He left the farm and moved to Appleton City in 1994 where he spent the remainder of his life. Norman was honored and proud to have served his church for many years, holding many offices, including treasurer and elder. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Men's Club. He also served his community and children as a 4-H leader and was selected a member of the Montrose School Board for nine years where he held several offices, including president. He was a member of VFW Post #8820. Norman was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Priscilla Louise Rapp; one son, Terry Don Rapp, and his wife, Patty; one brother and one sister, Victor and Lois Rapp. He is survived by his wife, Laura, of the home; one daughter, Nancy Goth and husband, Norman, Springfield; three brothers, Delano (Jack) Rapp of Butler, Duwayne Rapp and wife, Winnie, Appleton City, and Dennis Rapp and wife, Ruby Kansas City; three sisters, Bernice and husband, James Mott, Rockville; Ardyce Brecko of Chandler, Arizona, and Marylyn and husband, Dale Piepmeier of Appleton City; two grandsons, Jody L. Rapp and wife, Connie, and Nolan Goth, Springfield; a granddaughter, Tanya and husband, Mike Snethen, Willard; two step-granddaughters, Lisa and husband, Clint Boger of Overland Park, Kansas, and Debbie and husband, Rod Fritson of Liberty; one great-grandson, Terry Don Snethen, and one great-granddaughter, Abbey Rene Rapp, and four step-great-grandchildren, Sarah and Tim Fritson and Justin and Caitlin Boger. Norman's family and his faith were always the most important things in life. He enjoyed joking around with people, being outdoors and playing cards. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services were at the Zion Lutheran Church, Prairie City, Monday, March 12, 10:30 a.m. Rev. Philip Wolf officiated. Pallbearers were John Marquardt, Jeff Rapp, Byron Mott, Anthony Marquardt, Gerald Bauer, Bryan Rapp, Danny Rapp and Daren Rapp. Burial was in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Prairie City. Military services were under the direction of Montrose VFW Post #8820.