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Bernard "Butch" Rapacz, 74, U.S. Army Veteran; Retired Lt. with 27 years of service with the Norridge Police Dept.; Beloved husband of Ellen nee Anderson; Devoted father of Justin (Tracy), Joshua (Briehan) and Jordan (Kaitlyn) Rapacz; Loving grandfather of Matthew, Jacob, Scarlett and Grayson; Dear brother of Patricia (the late Wallace) Anderson. Memorial Visitation Saturday Feb. 28th from 1:00 p.m. until time of service 3:30 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Private interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at a later date. For info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com
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I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Butch.
I remember him as a leader amongst the neighborhood kids. We put on puppet shows in his backyard for the little kids in the local area. We built a tank out or cardboard with a carpet roll as the cannon while playing soldiers. He was great boxer and someone you would always like on your side.
Although we lost touch over the years but I was aware that he had become a police officer....a perfect job for a man of his stature.
May God bless his family and may they be comforted by the many great memories they must have of him.
Bob Vogt
March 9, 2015
Ellen, Carol Davis emailed me about Butch. I'm so sorry to hear about this, you and the boys must be devastated. You are in my prayers. Paula Coughlan
March 2, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all members of the Rapacz Family.
Nancy & Paul Terrance
February 28, 2015
My prayers are with all of your family. God Bless you.
claudia hayes
February 28, 2015
Ellen and family, our deepest sympathy. We will be praying for all of you at this very difficult time.
Jerry & Sue Koe
February 27, 2015
The world will never be the same - we lost one of the best guys ever. Ellen and family - you were blessed beyond measure to have had him as a husband, father, father-in-law and grandpa. I was blessed and so were we all if we could call him "friend". Love you, Butch.
Susan Harvey
February 27, 2015
Ellen and family,
We send our heartfelt sympathy to you and pray for peace and comfort.
Fondly,
Bill & Judie Ryman
Aunt and Uncle if Kaitlyn...
February 27, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Cumberland Chapels
February 27, 2015
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