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Charles Delaine Rapp
July 15, 1936 - June 27, 2023
MIDDLETOWN, Maryland - Charles Delaine Rapp, 86, of Middletown, MD, passed away at Frederick Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family on June 27, 2023.
He was born on July 15, 1936 in Fairbury, IL, to the late Andrew M. and Carolyn (Harms) Rapp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, an infant brother, a brother-in-law, a niece, and his granddaughter, Peyton D. Rapp.
Charles graduated from Fairbury-Cropsy High School and Illinois State University, and then went on to serve his country in the United States Army. He worked at Fort Detrick for 51 years with his final career in USAMRIID Virology, he was the night manager for Terrace Bowling Lanes for 34 years, and umpired for Frederick County Umpires Association and other Frederick County Leagues. Charles was a dedicated fan of the Washington Redskins, NCAA Womens' Softball and anything baseball related. He enjoyed bowling, watching sports, umpiring, traveling and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Middletown.
Charles is survived by his wife of more than 58 years, M. Loretta (Orrison) Rapp; his children: Lisa (Rapp) Eng and her husband, Douglas, of Ellicott City, MD, Brian C. Rapp and his wife, Linda, of Mineral, VA, and Sharon E. Rapp and her husband, Justin Chung, of Braddock Heights, MD. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Evan D. Eng, Colin C. Eng, and Nicholas M. Chung; as well as his sister: Beverly A. (Rapp) Brucker of Bloomington, IL, and several nephews.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 2, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Donald B. Thompson Funeral Home, 31 E. Main Street, Middletown, as well as on Monday, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 107 W. Main Street, Middletown, where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Interment to immediately follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Charles' honor to Zion Lutheran Church, 107 W. Main Street, Middletown, MD, 21769; or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org, or Shriners Hospitals at donate.lovetotherescue.org
Condolences to the family and more information available at www.dbthompsonfuneralhome.com.
Memories and Condolences
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Rich and Karen Stoller
July 9, 2023
Our love and sympathy to all the family. We will miss your trips to Illinois and our Rapp luncheons.
Barb Dunnington
July 3, 2023
Very sorry to learn of your loss. Sincere condolences to your family.
Randy Schoepp
July 2, 2023
Chuck was a part of my 29 years at USAMRIID. He was always a bright spot in my day, whether we chatted about the Institute news of the day or his latest umpiring escapade. He will always be one of my fonder working memories. I´m so sorry for your loss.
Kristin Spik-Ostrowski
July 1, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear the news of Chuck's passing. He was the heart of Cell Culture at USAMRIID for so many years. He was always upbeat and smiling, and was able to figure a way to get your order done, no matter what. He was so incredibly knowledgeable! Even last week, we were talking about him and what a great guy he was.
He always spoke of his travels with Loretta, umping games and his kids whenever we would chat. I will miss him. We will all miss him.
Heart-felt condolences to Chuck's entire family.
Kristin
Peter Zier
June 29, 2023
Chuck recruited me as umpire from National LL in Frederick City in the 90's as president of Fredrick County Umpires Association.
Changed my life!
Great person, great family man, great friend!
RIP my friend!
I'll never forget!
Shawn Guest and family
June 29, 2023
I´d like to express my sincere condolences to the Rapp family. For 25 years, Chuck and I worked directly with each other at Usamriid, I have so many fond memories of him. A common bond between us was that we were both originally from Illinois, we talked sports daily. He was a good friend and a good man, a family man, a man of God. One of the nicest guys I´ve ever known.
May God comfort Loretta and the entire family.
Jennifer Chua
June 29, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing! My mammalian cells were prepared by Chuck at USAMRIID and they were always perfect. Very professional and knew his stuff! He always had a smile, always ready to chat, kind, a fatherly/grandfatherly figure, old school in a good way. He will be missed.
Donna Lightner
June 29, 2023
So sorry to hear of Mr. Rapp's passing. What a wonderful Man! He was always so kind whenever we would see him in the neighborhood. May God comfort the family during this difficult time . The Lightner's at 4521 Pinewood
Jamie Rhoades
June 29, 2023
Chuck was good friend from Umpire days to Thursday night bowling at Terrace lanes,nothing but good things to say about him, RIP
Craig Snider
June 29, 2023
I am sorry to hear of Mr. Rapp's passing. Always have good memories of my time working at Terrace Lanes with him and bowling with Brian, Lisa, and Sharon back in the day. Those were good days. Prayers to the family.
George Ludwig
June 29, 2023
My deepest condolences on your loss. "Chuck" and I worked together at USAMRIID between 1990 and 2006. He always had a smile, worked extremely hard, was an expert in his field, and always had something positive to say. I always enjoyed his umpiring stories that he freely shared with whoever would listen. He will be greatly missed. Good-bye my friend.
mike desimone
June 29, 2023
Chuck was a consummate professional at all times when he umpired, and I am sure the was just who he was. Our brief encounters in the community confirmed what I knew, he was just a good person. Thank you for the wonderful friendship.
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