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Raymond Tapper Obituary
He was born April 2, 1919, in Ontario Township, the son of Albert W. and Eugena (Volberg) Tapper. He married Shirley M. Gladfelter on July 19, 1947, in Galesburg. She preceded him in death on Oct. 10, 1995.
He is survived by a daughter, Jeanne Collier-Lampson (husband Mike) of Galesburg; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Tapper of Lincoln; three grandchildren, Julie Haggis (husband Anthony) and Christy Collier of Chicago, and Matt Tapper (fiancé Sydney Welker) of Lincoln; three great-grandchildren, Wyatt Kay, Elizabeth, and Maddox; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Alan; a grandson, Cash; a brother, Archie; a sister, Pearl; and a half-sister, Elsie.
Ray was a third shift dispatcher for the Galesburg Police Department for over 20 years. During this same time, he worked at Gale Products for 15 years. He retired in 1982. Ray was a life-long resident of Galesburg, graduating from Galesburg High School in 1939. He was a member of First Christian Church and OAKS and was a volunteer at the Galesburg Welcome Center.
Ray served in the United States Army for four years during World War II. He was stationed in Africa, Italy, France and Germany. He was a member and volunteered working the fish fry at Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post 285 and was a member of the VFW Post 2257. This past September, Ray participated in the Peoria Honor Flight to visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2017, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the chapel, with the Rev. Martha-Jean Fitch officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Ray's name may be made to First Christian Church, OAKS, or Beacon of Hope Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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Cathy Kennedy
March 25, 2019
Thank you again Ray for teaching me so much in our years working but more importantly thank you for your friendship.
JOHN WOOLSEY
April 3, 2017
" As all will say he was a great guy and cared about people. I was a Rookie when first joining the Police department and while working a few months on third shift felt very safe knowing that he had my back and would send out others if needed." My prayers go out to his family."
Curt Kramer
April 3, 2017
Ray was a Great guy. Loved talking with him during 3rd shift at Police Department. Sorry to hear of his passing but what a Great Life----RIP Ray Love to your family
Curt and LouAnn Kramer
BECKY GROHMANN-BENSON
April 3, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I have always held a special place in my heart for Ray. He helped train me and also looked after me in may ways. I was 19 when I started at the Police Department and did not know the ways of the world. He always made me smile. Such a positive man but oh so mischievous! Ray's loved ones are in my thought and prayers.
Cathy Kennedy
March 31, 2017
Jeanne, So very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was such a wonderful man. I sure loved working with him. He was such a joy....
David and Sue Rayborn
March 31, 2017
JEANNE WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DADS PASSING. HE WAS A NICE AND REMARKABLE MAN. I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU WILL MISS HIM BUT YOU HAVE ALL THOSE WONDERFUL MEMORIES. DAVE AND I WOULD BE THERE AT THE VISITATION BUT WE ARE IN FLORIDA BUT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS
RosemaryWelch welch
March 31, 2017
Jeanne and family
Our thoughts and sympathy go to you and your family at this sad time.
Take care
Love, Rosemary and Steve
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