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Feb
20
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Loving Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church
3909 W. Clinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53209
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20
Memorial service
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Loving Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church
3909 W. Clinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53209
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Michael Raap Obituary
Blessed by grandchildren Alexandra (Nicholas) Jorgensen, Nathaniel (Samantha) Raap, Nikolaus Raap, Adam Goetz, Lauren (Gabriel) Bourbois, Ethan Schutten, Caleb Schutten and Seth Schutten. Further blessed by one great grandchild, Luna Jorgensen.
Michael served our country and was a combat veteran with the United States Marine Corp in Vietnam, 1968-1969.
He was employed by the Milwaukee Forestry Department for 17 years, followed by 22 years of service with the Milwaukee Fire Department.
Family and friends thank you Lord, for giving us this Godly man.
Visitation Friday February 20 at Loving Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3909 W. Clinton Avenue from 1:00 PM until the time of funeral service at 3:00 PM. Private Inurnment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, if desired, consider a memorial to Loving Shepherd Lutheran Church or Lutheran Military Support Group in memory of Michael.
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Upcoming Events
Feb
20
Service
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Loving Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church
3909 W. Clinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53209
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
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Memorial service
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Loving Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church
3909 W. Clinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53209
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Harder Funeral Home - BrookfieldOnly 6 days left for delivery to next service.