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Rodney Grap Obituary

Rodney Charles "Mister" Grap, Jr., age 39 years. Rodney was born November 17, 1983, to Rodney and Jennifer Grap in Council Bluffs. Iowa. He passed away December 27, 2022. Rodney graduated from Glenwood High School in 2002 after graduation he attended Iowa Central Community College to further his education and continue wrestling. After college he started his career in ammonia refrigeration. The loves of his life were his children Evan (18) Breeanne (12) and Jaxen (10). Rodney never smiled as brightly as when he was with his children. He was an avid sports fan and never missed a chance to brag about his beloved Iowa Hawkeyes. Rodney was also proud of his gun collection and enjoyed shooting them any chance he got. He loved spending time with his parents, siblings, cousins and many friends. Rodney is preceded in death by grandparents, Donovan and Carmella Grap, Gene and Thelma Ulmer, Darlene and Bill Pond, Bill Lamkins. He is survived by his wife, Nicole Cook; children, Evan, Breanne and Jaxen Grap; parents, Rodney and Jennifer Grap; sisters, Lisa (Winton) Sherry, Joey (Chad) Wicks, Samantha Grap; nieces and nephews, Savannah, Anthony, Alexa, Raegen, Addison, Kadence, Khloe and Jacobi; many other loving family and friends. Memorial service Monday 2 p.m., with visitation staring one hour prior, at 1 p.m. at the Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Interment Garner Township Cemetery.

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Published by The Daily Nonpareil on Dec. 30, 2022.

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Tim Snyder

January 19, 2023

Just found out, very sorry to hear of his passing, prayers to his family and friends, a good coworker and friend.

The Kinzle family

January 2, 2023

Deepest sympathies and God Bless you and give your strength and grace.
From Mr. and Mrs Kreg and Janiece Kinzle and Lance and Brandt

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Jeff Lamkiins

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Ron and Lyneta Piela

January 1, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Patty Schmitt

December 30, 2022

Dear Rodney and Jennifer,
So very sorry to hear about Rodney´s passing. I enjoyed watching him wrestle at Glenwood and knowing him through my daughter and her friends.

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