Michael Lee Rapert

Michael Lee Rapert obituary

Michael Lee Rapert

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Michael Rapert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilson Mortuary - Salem on Aug. 13, 2025.

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Michael Lee Rapert, 68, of Farmington, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at home. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2025, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2025, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Burial to follow in the Matlock Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Michael is survived by his mother: Zerelda Lamster of Salem, Missouri; father: Richard Rapert of Dupo, IL; brother: David Rapert of Florissant, MO; daughter: Stephanie Halton of Farmington, MO; uncle: Garry Holt of West Fork, AR; aunt: Glenda Pierce of Bunker, MO; many cousins; extended family and friends. complete obituary to follow Condolences may be left online at www.wilsonmortuary.com

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Aug

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

1000 West Scenic Rivers Blvd.

Post Office Box 45, Salem, MO 65560

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11:00 a.m.

1000 West Scenic Rivers Blvd.

Post Office Box 45, Salem, MO 65560

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Wilson Mortuary - Salem

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