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Robert John Raplee
Jan. 30, 1937 - Nov. 8, 2023
Robert John Raplee, 86, passed away on November 8, 2023 after a brief battle with bone cancer. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 30, 1937 and was a long-time resident of Woodhaven, NY; Beverly Hills, FL; and Boiling Springs, PA.
Bob enjoyed a career in the travel and leisure industry that spanned more than 40 years. He was also deeply involved in Christian ministry, participating in a supporting role in conjunction with his father-in-law at the Bowery Mission in New York City, working together with his wife in youth work in Queens, NY with Christian Youth Fellowship, and serving on the board of trustees for Sunshine Acres, a Christian camp for children located in Napanoch, NY.
A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Bob is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lois Jane (Buchholtz) Raplee; his children Charlene (Alex) Zuljevic of Richmond Hill, NY, John Raplee of Woodhaven, NY, and Jane (Trevor) Nichols of Old Saybrook, CT; and his grandchildren, Tyler Nichols, Zachary Nichols and Dorothy Zuljevic; and brother Alan D. Raplee, of Toms River, NJ.
He is predeceased by his sister-in-law, Marlene (Stewart) Raplee, and brother- and sister-in law Kenneth and Marilyn (Buchholtz) DuCasse. Interment will be at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY with a private ceremony for family and friends, and a Celebration of Life service will be scheduled in Carlisle, PA at a later date.
At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bob Raplee Memorial Fund at www.sunshineacres.com and following the "donate" instructions.
Condolence cards and letters can be sent to The Raplee Family, 89-30 92nd St. Woodhaven, NY 11421.
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Tami Madaus
November 25, 2023
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November 25, 2023
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November 25, 2023
Tami Madaus
November 25, 2023
Condolences to his family.
Bob and his wife Lois were like my parents I never had. They attended the Redeemer Church in Carlisle. Sunday mornings and Sunday nights.
He is one of a kind very dedicated husband to his wife that had a stroke in February. Bob never missed a day of going to see her until he was very sick. I will always hold him dear in my heart and love and miss him. Beautiful person! Now he is walking with Jesus.
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