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John Pap Obituary
1933-2023
DesMoines-John Henry Pap was born in Sheldon, IA on July 14, 1933. He was one of 7 children of Albert and Susie (Van Engen) Pap. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1952 and served in Korea as Air Police member, honorably discharged in 1956. He married Maxine Killman in 1954 (later divorced) and attended the Univ of Kansas School of Architecture in Lawrence. The family moved to Silver Springs, MD after his graduation and he worked for the FBI. Moved to Salt Lake City, UT in 1962 and started his own construction company, CIDCO. John loved skiing, hunting, road trips and attending sporting events and had been an active member of the SL Jaycees, Supper Club and Hibernian Society. He and Maxine had 3 daughters, Joni, Diann and Stephanie. John met Kerry Rensink in 2000 and they married in 2002, residing in SLC until 2016 when they returned to Clive, Iowa. John is survived by his wife Kerry, 3 daughters, 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 stepchildren and 1 step-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, Glenda Lode, Pearl DeJong, Jeanette Brinkman, and 1 brother, Delmar Pap.
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Patti Bruce
July 29, 2025
John was a dear friend to both my husband , Jim Bruce & myself, Patti Bruce. Many a great time just being together & having fun, that was John, loving life & having fun. He was a designer with a sharp vision & built many businesses in & around SLC. We loved John& enjoyed lots of times with John & Maxine. Kari was a beautiful, kind, loving 2 nd wife to John & they shared themselves with their friends & family
Geoff Mangum
August 19, 2023
Joni,Diann & Stephanie: I thought the world of your dad. Deer hunts with my father, John Mangum, Vic Wager and your dad were one of the highlights of my youth. I saw him just before he moved back to Iowa and enjoyed a brief talk. Sadly, I knew I would never see him again, but I am so glad he was a part of my life. I have more to say but prefer to say it privately.Let me know if you want to chat y email or phone...Geoff Mangum
A Grateful Citizen
August 12, 2023
Thank You for your Service,Sir
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