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Roberta RAPP Obituary
"Bobbie"
Age 96 of Englewood, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, surrounded by family. She was born March 12, 1925, to George and Teresa Bubolz Burgulis. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe, brother George, and infant sister Zita.
Roberta is survived by her seven children Christine (Dave Monnin), Kevin (Lana), Carla (Jeff Heeter), Carin (Bill Andrews), Kelly (Karen), Connie (Danny Wray), Kenny (Trina); nine grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was a person of many names, Roberta, Bobbie, and Grandma Bert. She was a graduate of Julienne High School and Dayton Comptometer School.
She met Joe and after a whirlwind courtship they were married and moved to Palo Alto, California. She was so homesick they returned to Dayton and began to raise a family.
After a few years she helped her husband Joe establish Rapp Jewelers in Englewood and remained as Vice President and bookkeeper for many years.
Bobbie and husband Joe were baptized, received first communion, confirmed, and married at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. They were married for 52 years.
Bobbie thought flowers were for the living. So, if you would like to make a donation in her memory, please consider M.S. - Parkinson's – JDRF - St. Jude's Hospital - Vitas Hospice.
A Memorial Mass will be held 7pm Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 1000 Wenger Rd., Englewood, OH 45322. Family will receive friends immediately following in the reception hall at church. For those unable to attend mass, doors to Pilliod Hall will open at 7:30PM. Please enter through the doors on the south side of the building. Final Resting Place at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted with Baker Hazel & Snider Funeral Home. Online memories and condolences may be left for the family at
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Memories and Condolences
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Dr. Mark H. Morton
November 17, 2021
Sorry to hear of her passing. I only met her once. It was rememberable.
Joanne Omlor Liddy
July 16, 2021
My condolences to the family on the loss of your Mother,Grandmother,Great Grandmother. So grateful she was my cousin.
Michael Royce
July 4, 2021
My prayers to Chris Monnin and Mrs. Rapp´s entire family. May God give you peace and strength through this time.
Heaven is a wonderful place.
Michael Royce
Patti (Whitaker) Haynes
June 30, 2021
Kelly, Karen, Connie, Kenny & Trina,
Sending my deepest sympathies for your loss, and am lifting you all up in prayer as you go through this difficult time.
Janet Ridenour
June 29, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I remember Bobbie from Thunderbowl. Rapp Jewelers was my favorite jewelry store. Prayers for her family.
Teri Willhoite
June 28, 2021
Rapp's custom-made my wedding ring - it was beautiful. Blessings and peace to the Rapp family.
Mary McRorie
June 13, 2021
It was an honor to know your mom. I miss her smile and our talks. She will always have a special place in my heart ❤
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