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Raymond Lappen Obituary
Raymond "Ray" E. Lappen, age 65, of Menasha, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at his residence with his loving wife at his side. On May 19, 1948, Raymond Edward was born in Appleton the son of the late Leo and Mabel (Dietrich) Lappen. He had worked for Appleton Paper for many years and then retired from Kraft Foods. Ray married Traci Bobula on April 29, 1999 in Oshkosh. There wasn't anything more that Ray loved to do than to play golf with his children and watch the Brewers with his wife. He also enjoyed camping and walking his dog.
Ray will be missed by his loving wife, Traci; his children: Alyssa Lappen, Jessica (Christopher) Flohr, step-daughter, Amber Krueger, Dr. Nicole (Mickey) Martin, Carey Lappen, and Shelley (Greg) Simmer; 7 grandchildren; his sisters: Debbie (Keith) Brandt and Cheryl (Marc) Miller; his father-in-law, Gerald Bobula; sister-in-law, Kathy (Mike) Porto; a brother-in-law, Todd (fiancé, Lisa VandenLangenberg) Bobula; his loyal dog, Chloe; and many relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his brother, Mark Lappen; his mother-in-law, Carol Bobula, and a brother-in-law, Timothy Bobula.
In accordance with Ray's wishes, private family services will be held.
Sign the guest book and light a candle in memory of Ray at the funeral home website.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the doctors and nurses of VLCC at Aurora in Oshkosh for their compassionate and loving care.
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Nicole Stumpf
June 1, 2013
My deepest condolences to Traci, Alyssa, Jessi, Amber, and the entire family. I have fond memories of Ray from when I was younger. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
May 31, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go go to the Lappen family.
Jean, Cathy and Kamie Davis
Brian Bangart
May 30, 2013
My sincere condolences to Rays family I had the honor to work with Ray he always had a story to tell that would get you to laugh he will be missed I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Wade Van Ryzin
May 29, 2013
Ray and I were grade school and Boy Scout friends. I would always kid him about being younger than me I was born one day before him. I will always remember the fun we had up at his parents cottage. I am very sorry for your loss and only wish I had looked him up before this had happened, Again my deepest condolences.
Cheryl Miller
May 29, 2013
Ray was a wonderful big brother.
Growing up, he was my hero. I have many fond cherished memories and will miss him. Traci, Alyssa, Carey Nikki, Shelley , Amber and Jessica, I am sorry for your loss.May God bless you all. I am sure there is another angel in heaven.
candy miller
May 29, 2013
too the lappen family, god bless, I worked with ray years back at Appleton papers also know Debbie and family god bless
Alex(Rose) Benotch
May 29, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in cousin Ray's family. We will keep him in our hearts and memories!
Denny & Paula Hansen
May 29, 2013
Ray was such a gentle and kind man. You have so many fond memories of Ray to cherish and he'll always be with you in your hearts. We are deeply sorry in your loss. Our hearts go out to you Traci, Jessi, Alyssa, & Amber in this difficult time. Sending hugs your way.
Cathy Meulemans
May 28, 2013
My condolences to the family at this difficult time. Cousin Ray will be missed by all who knew him.
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