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Wilder - Thomas Michael Rapp, of Wilder, passed away on January 22, 2021 at his home. Tom was a retired salesperson for Dittman and Adams. Tom worked for H. Dennert Distributing and for Micky Link Beer Distributing. He was a 1964 graduate of Bellevue High School. He served in Vietnam in the Air Force. He was a member of the Bellevue Vets, The Loyal Boosters, the Southgate Optimist Club and Bellevue Social Club. He enjoyed his family, his friends, a cold beer and a round of golf, even though he wasn't very good. Tom is proceded in death by his parents Harold T. Rapp and Carmen Bilderback Rapp. Survived by his wife of 50 years Jane (Stratton) Rapp, his daughter, Kristin (Bob) Knollman, his sons Brad Rapp and Michael (Missy) Rapp, his sisters Judy (Joe) Cruz and Sharon (Ronnie) Hutchens. Tom is also survived by his grandchildren Maddie, Mia and Jaxon and several nieces and nephews. A visitation will take place from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home in Bellevue. Funeral Ceremony will follow at 12:00 pm Tuesday. Memorials are suggested to the Bellevue High School Education Foundation 201 Center Street Bellevue, KY 41073. Online condolences can be given at www.dmefuneral.com.
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Elizabeth Rapp Baumann
January 27, 2021
He will be so missed... So sorry for your loss Jane... Praying for God’s peace to surround you... Love you...
Cindy Barger (Norris)
January 24, 2021
Jane, so sorry for your loss. Lifting you and your family up in prayer.
Heather Snyder
January 24, 2021
Uncle Tom was always so sweet and kind to everyone. He will be so missed. Sending prayers and love from Texas.
Greg and Judy Kriege
January 24, 2021
Jane and family
we are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Tom, he was always such sweet and kind man. He will be missed. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Sharon Rapp Hutchens
January 24, 2021
The sweetest brother anyone could ever have. I will love you and miss you always. Fly with the angels.
Gil Laake
January 24, 2021
RIP TOM
God Bless you!!
Condolences to all the family!!!
Gil Laake
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Pat Landrum
January 23, 2021
My sympathy to all the family, especially my classmate Sharon. Find memories of Tommy. Cute kid and a nice guy.
Mike Engelbrink
January 23, 2021
Tommy was such a good man. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with all of the Rapp family.
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12:00 p.m.
Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home - Bellevue241 Fairfield Ave, Bellevue, KY 41073
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