Name: Visitation for Sara Ann Rappee
Start: 2019-10-10T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-10-10T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Ziemer Funeral Home - East Chapel

Sara Ann Rappee

Evansville - Sara Ann Rappee, 36, left her earthbound life behind on Sunday, October 6, 2019. She was born February 25, 1983 in Evansville, IN to John and Sue (Meyer) Rappee.

Sara graduated from North High School and the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelors in Fine Arts. Sara was well-known in the Arts community and was a self-employed jewelry artist. Her unique and creative jewelry was an expression of her beautiful, open heart and her love of nature.

Sara embraced her life as an artist, adventurer and seeker of the wisdom in all her endeavors, steering her own course and welcoming hard work in her passion for excellence. Whether doing metal work or photography, bicycling or travel, she lived passionately with a curiosity for life and its meaning. Once she found the Evansville Lapidary Society, her passion in creating beauty from rocks found expression in her meticulous work creating jewelry.

Sara is survived by her parents, Sue and John Rappee; grandmother, Jane Rappee and grandfather, Carl Meyer, Jr.; aunts, Jayne (John) Buthod, Kathy (Tim) Schmitt, Ruth (Ron) Goad; uncles, Steve (Linda) Meyer, Jimmie (Linda) Meyer, David (Connie) Meyer; numerous beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.

Sara was preceded in death by her grandfather, Harry Rappee and grandmother, Pauline Meyer.

Friends may visit from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville, 47714. A memorial service will take place at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with Fred Corbet officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Evansville Lapidary Society, 1304 N. Willow Rd., Evansville, IN 47711, the Evansville Rescue Mission, 500 E. Walnut St., Evansville, IN 47713 or Unity Church of Evansville, 4118 Pollack Ave., Evansville, IN 47714.

Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Courier Press from Oct. 8 to Oct. 9, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
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18 Entries

PEARLENE CURRY

October 16, 2020

Her kindnes still remains in my heart. WhenI encounter unkind people I remember how kind she was to me. This world needed her. But I guess heaven needed her more.

David Cook

October 3, 2020

Will always remember her from the first time we met , many years ago with her mother at the Tuson Gem & Mineral show. While talking to her, we found out how small our world is, She being from Evansville, and we from just east of Owensboro. She invited us to the club, upon our return, and a friendship began. She taught me, Kitty, to wire wrap, and taught Mike , the beginings of cutting and polishing stones. We have been at a loss since her passing. Her skills that she passed along will be missed forever. Kitty & Mike Cook

Karen Benke

October 10, 2019

Loved how Sara was her own person, always smiling, always positive, loved EVERYONE! Sure will miss waiting on her at the bank, we saw her as a best friend instead of a customer,her personality lit up the whole place when she came in...I know she is in peace in Heaven because she was in peace while on earth

Mary Keown

October 10, 2019

Jayne and John
I am so sorry for the loss of your niece. I will keep your family in my prayer.

Leah Parker

October 10, 2019

Sara I will truly miss your spirit and smiles ! You were such a wonderful artist. Will miss you , will love all my pieces. Peace be to you and your family.

Misty Hill

October 10, 2019

I am so sad I worked with Sara at Horseketters a couple years ago and we had a instead connection..Soon after we meet I had realized that years before that I had taken care of her grandfather Harry when he was on dialysis... Sara will forever be missed what a beautiful and talented young lady....

Sara being Sara with the kids.

Stephanie Floyd

October 10, 2019

Eternal Friendship Remembrance Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

Aaron Garza

Sent Flowers

Pearlene Curry

October 9, 2019

I recently met ,Sara and seen her work, which was so beautiful. But I was so amazed by her gentle kindness and beautiful smile. I had picked up a article and due to health problems I dropped it. Instead of becoming upset she encouraged me to try it on. I hope she knew how much better she made me feel. When an artist passes the work done loses so much. To her parents and family my heart breaks for you, you raised an amazing daughter.

Melanie Casanova-White

October 9, 2019

My Dearest Sara... There are no words... You have a piece of my heart with you. Mel

October 9, 2019

We met Sara many years ago at a Jewelry show out of state, and recognized her spirit and talent then. We realized we had a home within 50 miles of the Evansville Club in Ky. And started taking classes from her there. She will be greatly missed by her family and all she has shared with, and all who have one of her designs must treasure it. Seems the Brightest are taken too soon. Kitty & Mike Cook

Shelley Grider

October 9, 2019

John and Sue my heart is breaking. Sara was the sweetest and most talented young lady. I loved her jewelry pieces and have some of them which I will cherish. May you find peace. Praying for your family.

Anita Schneider

October 9, 2019

sara was my teacher at Lapidary society, I love her gentleness in teaching and patients to help me. I will cherish her pieces I bought and will wear them in fond loving memory. Prayers for family and friends

CINDI WOLF

October 9, 2019

Sara was a remarkable woman--just full of energy, love, smiles, talent. Sincere condolences to Sue and John.