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Wendell Trapp Obituary
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Wendell L. Trapp, Jr. "Junie," of Eminence, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Son of the late Laverne (Marsh) and Wendell Lattimore Trapp, Sr., he was a special education teacher and retired as librarian for Henry County Schools. He was a longtime, faithful member of Ballardsville Baptist Church where he served as deacon and church clerk. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Trapp.
He is survived by his sons, Todd Trapp (Gretchen Marshall) of Eminence, Bruce (Faye) Trapp of Worthville and Carroll Trapp of New Castle; his sister, Mary Jane Sine of Louisville; five grandchildren,Yvonna Shedd, Jalessia Lyons, Amber Dugle, Kelsey Trapp, Shelby Trapp, Reagan Trapp; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Don Wright, with interment at Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church Cemetery in Centerfield. Form of Contributions may be given to the WHAS Crusade for Children.
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Memories and Condolences
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Amanda Rowlett
March 29, 2022
Thank you for being a big part of my childhood teaching me how to read, that memory never left me
Dawn Lee, CEO-WHAS Crusade for Children
March 24, 2022
On behalf of the WHAS Crusade for Children, we are sorry for your loss. It is people like Wendell who have made it possible for the Crusade to help children with special needs for over 68 years. Thank you for honoring his memory by remembering the WHAS Crusade for Children. His legacy will be seen for years to come through the lives of children who are helped. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike Hull
March 18, 2022
A prince of a man.
You made me proud to be part of the Trapp clan.
Rest In Peace, June.
Carolyn Luse Acor
March 18, 2022
Sorry to lose you, dear cousin.
You always had an air of inner confidence that brought peace to others.
I'll always remember that - plus your sweet smile.
Love and peace to all your family.
Carolyn Beth
Dawn Lee, CEO-WHAS Crusade for Children
March 17, 2022
On behalf of the WHAS Crusade for Children, we are sorry for your loss. It is people like Wendell who have made it possible for the Crusade to help children with special needs for over 68 years. Thank you for honoring his memory by remembering the WHAS Crusade for Children. His legacy will be seen for years to come through the lives of children who are helped. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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