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Wilbur Clapper Obituary
Age 84, of Malvern, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 in Mercy Medical Center. He was born July 11, 1934 in Paris to Carl and Vedna (Tresler) Clapper. He retired from Sugardale after 25 years and had formerly worked for Pioneer Meats. He is a member of the Robertsville Wesleyan Methodist Church. He loved to mow his lawn and spending time painting houses with his son.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Lois (Dazey) Clapper who died in 2003; son-in-law, Steve Clark; two sisters, Evelyn Bobo, Rose Lowry; brother, Herb Clapper; a grandson and a great grandson. He is survived by seven children, Chris Perrine of Malvern, Cathy (Bob) Bauer of Malvern, Bruce (Kathy) Clapper of Malvern, Brian (Debbie) Clapper of Carrollton, Diana Clark of Minerva, Randy (Cheryl) Clapper of Paris, Lois (Gary) Noling of Kensington; three sisters, Sara (Earl) Marshall of Alliance, Norma (Dave) Decker of Malvern, Hazel (Earl) Roosa of Canton; two brothers, Donald (Kathryn) Clapper of East Canton, Ken (Bertha) Clapper of Fla.; 13 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Rev. Tom Haight officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery in Canton. Calling hours will be Monday 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at
www.gotschallfuneralhome.com
Gotschall-Hutchison
330-868-4900
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Memories and Condolences
for Wilbur Clapper
Daryl Kim Wiley
April 11, 2019
To Jessica and Jeff my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this time and always. Your grandfather was a good man and my memories of him are dear.
Scott and Connie Brill
January 29, 2019
Bubba will definitely be missed waving at us every time he was outside. Deep regrets to the whole family. Great man and awesome neighbor!
April and Phil Buckhannon
January 28, 2019
We are so sorry to hear of your loss Uncle Bruce, Aunt Kath and Thomas. Thinking of you all ❤
Don and Lydia Lucas
January 27, 2019
Bruce and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Van and Nancy Reneker
January 26, 2019
Prayers !!! Of comfort for all the family ❤
January 26, 2019
Prayers !!! Of comfort are with the all the family
Shirley Swogger
January 26, 2019
Deepest Sympathies to the family .We worked together many years . May he rest in peace,he was a good man .
Mark and Lesley Reed
January 26, 2019
To Bruce and the rest of the Clapper family, our deepest sympathies at the loss of your father.
Cathy Penick
January 25, 2019
Bruce,Kathy, Thomas and all of the Clapper family, heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
Lee Ann Westfall
January 25, 2019
Many prayers & hugs on the passing of Wilbur. I was thinking about him and Lois a few days ago.
Bill & Darletta Shank
January 25, 2019
Our prayers & sympathy, may God bless & comfort you, may happy memories ease the mourning in your hearts.
Jamie Riggle
January 25, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the Clapper family in this time of sorrow
Betsy Patterson
January 25, 2019
So sorry for your loss. God Bless
Bobbianne Ennis
January 24, 2019
I am sorry to hear that he has past away this man was a great person . He always smiled never had a bad bone in his soul . Always welcomed me into his home . He is now in the second best place in the world . Fly high bubba and stay free
Debbie Dustman
January 24, 2019
So sorry to hear about your dad. Prayers for the family.
Anna, Belinda,Randy Yacklin
January 24, 2019
Sorry to hear about your dad.You have our sympathy
Mike and Michelle Larson
January 24, 2019
Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to The Clapper Families. Rest in our heavenly fathers arms.
Nancy Welker
January 24, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family and friends.
Jeff and Connie Crowl
January 24, 2019
Bruce, Kathy and Thomas and all of Bubbas family, Our deepest sympathies at this sad time. May the many good memories help in the years to
James Decker
January 24, 2019
Sorry for your loss.
Niles and Sandy Betz
January 24, 2019
Condolences to the family and friends of Bubba, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness. May you be blessed with God's peace and comfort.
Nancy Warrick
January 24, 2019
My deepest sympathy to all bubba's family. Cathy, Chris, Bruce, Brian, Diana, Lois. May you find comfort in knowing he is at peace with your mom in heaven.
Ralph and mary Kidd
January 24, 2019
Bubby will be missed by us he was a great neighbor and friend for all the years we lived here.
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