RAPP, WILLIAM BLAINE "BILL" - Shelby County, Ohio | WILLIAM BLAINE "BILL" RAPP - Ohio Gravestone Photos

William Blaine "Bill" RAPP

Houston Cemetery
Shelby County,
Ohio

photo taken 19-Oct-2016

William B. "Bill" Rapp, 86, Tucson , AZ.and formerly of Sidney passed away September 9, 2008 at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, AZ. He was born on November 22, 1921 in Lawrenceville, Ohio, to the late William and Nancy (Reed) Rapp. On June 30, 1946 He married Phyllis Royon June 30, 1946 who survives, also surviving 2 sons, James W. Rapp (Patricia) of Tucson, AZ. and Gary D. Rapp(Cynthia) of Spring Hope, NC: 4 grandchildren, Laurie (Andrew) Stilin and Lisa, Leah and Jamie (Natalie) Rapp, and 6 great grandchildren, Jana and Christopher Stilin, Kailin, Karmen, Nicholas, Eliza Rapp. Two half sisters, Dora Rhoades and Dortha Stucky, preceded him in death. Bill graduated from Rosewood High School and the Molar Barber College of Cincinnati, Ohio. He worked as a barber and men's hair stylist owning Rapp's Barber Shop on Sidney's courthouse square and Bill's Razor Edge until his retirement in 1987. He worked for the former Monarch Machine and Tool Company. Bill was a member of Sidney First United Methodist Church and sang in the Chancel Choir, and was past president of the Methodist Men's Club. He was a member of Temperance Lodge # 73 Free And Accepted Masons, a member of the Sidney Gateway Squares Dance Club, a charter member and the tenth president of the Sidney Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the Miami Shelby Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Singing in America, serving a term as the chapter's president. He also served as the president of the Emerson School PTA, the Sidney High School Band and Orchestra Parents Association, and the Shelby Oaks Swingers golf league. Following Mr. Rapp's wishes, his body will be cremated. A memorial service to celebrate Bill's life will be held at the Sidney First United Methodist Church at a later date. Cromes Funeral Home at 302 S.Main Ave. Sidney, OH. is in charge of handling the funeral arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Sidney First United Methodist Church choirs, Temperance Lodge # 73 F.& A.M., or to a charity of the donor's choice in William B. "Bill" Rapp's memory.

Contributed on 10/22/16 by cemeterysaver
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Submitted: 10/22/16 • Approved: 10/23/16 • Last Updated: 10/26/16 • R234146-G234146-S3

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