Rita C. Clapp

RITA CLAPP

DELPHOS — Rita C. (Hesseling) Clapp, 86, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016, at Hearth and Home, Van Wert, surrounded by her loving family.

Her Family…. She was born December 31, 1929 in Miller City to George and Mary(Luttfring) Niese, who both preceded her in death. On September 10, 1949 she married Ervin E. Hesseling, who preceded her in death on September 29, 1977. She then married Marion "Bill" Clapp on April 6, 1979 and he also preceded her in death on May 10, 1986

She is survived by three sons, Robert "Bob" (Vicki) Hesseling of Lima, Dan (Cyndi) Hesseling of Van Wert and Greg A. (Brenda) Hesseling of Middle Point; two sisters, Thelma Kuhlman of Ottawa and Irene Kahle of Columbus Grove; nine grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild, and two brothers-in-law; Linus Rosengarten Ottawa, Norman(Norma) Hesseling of Delphos and three sisters-in-law Eileen Suever of Middlepoint, Alice(Bob) Rayman of Illinois, and Lois(Rodney) Wurst of South Carolina.

She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Robert Duke Hesseling; and a great-granddaughter, Eviline Kyslinger, and two sisters; Arlene Rosengarten and Velma Schmenk.

Her Legacy…. Rita was cofounder and owner of E & R Trailer Sales and B & D Equipment from 1959-2010.Rita was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and attended St. Mary the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert. She belonged to the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Eagles Aerie 471. Rita loved to dance, travel and was an avid golfer.

Her Farewell Services.… Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Rev. Daniel Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday December 12, 2016 at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a V.F.W. Women's Auxiliary Service will be held at 7:45 p.m, followed by a Parish Wake Service. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Van Wert, or State of the Heart Care. Online condolences may be shared at www.weberfh.net.