MICHAEL DENNIS RAP

I remember the holidays at our grandparents house in Nebraska. I looked up to Michael and always admired him. When attending college in Minneapolis, I had the opportunity to spend time with Mike and his beautiful wife Kelley while he was getting his masters. Their kindness and those moments are memorable for me. Rest well, cousin. Jannel Rap

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

One of Michael´s many strengths was that he always found a way to make himself available to those who had a need. I already miss Michael as a good hearted resource-knowing I could depend on him for a creative solution to a problem or a good hearted suggestion, albeit with the occasional snarky comeback

Will Merkel

A shared experience with Michael was his showing me, with understandable pride, the wonderful N.W. Portland. He most likely bought an ice cream for me. Reeling in those August, 2004 days from a traffic accident that eventually took our daughter´s life, Michael was a gentle ray of solidarity and kindness

Our treasured, brilliant brother-in-law. How we loved you. Thrilled to know you are now walking tall and seeing clearly!

A good man taken too soon from his vast network of friends and his beloved family. May he rest in peace.