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Jerry Rapp Obituary

RAPP, JERRY LEE, Aug. 10, 1943 - Nov. 28, 2005. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, he moved to Florida in 1946 with his father, Clyde and his mother, Emma Jean. Retired from UPS. He served in the US Air Force as a jet mechanic. Survived by his wife, Bonnie Rapp of Winter Park; children, Scott Rapp, Trent Smith and Lauraleigh Avery; his twin brother, Gary Rapp of VA, and brother, Larry Rapp of Orlando; sister, Hazel Wheeler of Orlando; Dottie Comer of KY; brother, Donald Rapp of FL; grandchildren, Ryan, Krishel, Britany, Ashleigh, Austin and Bryson; Dale Michaels, his cherished friend; and of course his companion, "Baby Beare" Jerry made the world a better place. To know him was to love him. Visitation will be 6-9PM Thursday, with services at 11AM Friday at BALDWIN- FAIRCHILD FUNERAL HOME GOLDENROD CHAPEL. Burial in Glen Haven Memorial Park.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Dec. 1, 2005.

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Sharon Layne

December 11, 2005

Uncle Jerry: How you will be missed. Your phone calls which always included a joke will never be forgotten. I know you are in Heaven free of pain and have been named the Angel of Jokes. I was so glad I got to visit you that Friday. Even as sick as you were, you managed to make be laugh. Madison told me she has thought about you every day and prays for Ashley and Austin as she knows how sad they must be because you were such a great Grandpa and they will miss you so much. Try not to worry about Bonnie. She has alot of people who love her especially your children whose love for her will sustain her and get her through this rough time.



Bonnie and Family our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless and Keep You during this difficult time ahead.



With love,



Sharon (neice)

KAREN SCHAD

December 6, 2005

HI UNCLE JERRY,



I KNOW YOUR IN HEAVEN WITH A SMILE ON YOUR FACE BECAUSE YOU'RE LOVING WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT YOU. YOU ALWAYS HAD A JOKE TO MAKE ME LAUGH. I WAS SO GLAD WE SPENT FRIDAY TOGETHER EVEN THOUGH YOU WERE VERY ILL YOU MANAGED TO MAKE ME SMILE. YOU WERE ALWAYS IN MY HEART EVEN THOUGH WE DID NOT SEE EACH OTHER OFTEN. I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU. MAY GOD LOOK OVER YOU. REMEMBER YOU PROMISED TO LET ME IN HEAVEN BECAUSE I STILL THINK YOU ARE THE BETTER LOOKING UNCLE. LOVE YOU



YOUR NIECE

KAREN





BONNIE,



GOD BLESS YOU AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

Roy Allen and Roberta Arnold

December 2, 2005

Uncle Jerry

Remembering all the special times I spent with you as a boy. Your phone calls were always welcome and your jokes of the day brightened ours. All your pain and burdens are behind you now and may you rest in the arms of our Lord. To Bonnie and the family our hearts and thoughts are with you today and every day.

God bless

Your nephew Roy Allen and Bobbie

Kimberly Cowan

December 2, 2005

To an Uncle that I will always remember talking like Donald Duck and having a joke to tell. Jerry could bring a smile to anyone and was a great Uncle.



He also was the only one who visited my Mom and I when Dad was in the hospital during his heart surgery. He brought reassurance that everything would be alright and even brought a smile to my face that day. I will never forget him and will always be thankful. I know he will be missed and forever loved by many.

Kathy Wing

December 2, 2005

You will always be a part of my childhood memories. Family holidays were special in your home. I appreciate all you did for our family. Sitting in your home with your family, I could feel their deep love for you. Life is Love. Therefore, I know you had a wonderful life!

Wendy Myshrall

December 1, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to family and friends.



Love Wendy, Mike & familly

Lori Drazen

December 1, 2005

To a great uncle, with lots of love you will always live on in our hearts and memories.

Lori Drazen

December 1, 2005

To a great uncle, with lots of love you will always live on in our hearts and memories.

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