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Darrell Rapp Obituary
St. Cloud
Sept. 29, 1938-Jan. 26, 2014
Services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 30 at the First United Methodist Church in Sartell for Darrell G. Rapp, 75 of St. Cloud. Darrell died Sunday at his home after a long illness. There will be a visitation from 4-8:00 PM Wednesday at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in St. Cloud and again after 10:30 AM Thursday at the church in Sartell.
Darrell was born September 29, 1938 in Aurelia, IA to Ervil and Gladyce (Stutz) Rapp. He Married Roberta (Bobbie) Gates on June 7, 1959 in Cherokee, IA. The couple lived in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and South Dakota before moving to St. Cloud in 1972. Darrell worked as an area manager for Mobil Corp until he retired in 1994. He was very active in Waite Park Babe Ruth Baseball where he coached and managed the fields for many years. In the summer of 2013, the city of Waite Park named one of the baseballs fields after Darrell. He was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Darrell is survived by his wife, Bobbie, St. Cloud; his daughters, Lora (Kevin) Thomas, Northfield and Lisa (Ken Jonas) Rapp, Waite Park. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Craig, Cory & Courtney Dahl and Kyle, & Luke Thomas; great-granddaughter Riley Jean Wheeler; his brothers and sisters, Kenneth (Merna) Rapp, San Antonio, TX; Susan (Dayton) Hunter, Rockford, IL; Joleen (Jerry) Bruce, Aurelia, IA and Terry (Susan) Rapp, Phoenix, AZ
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents.
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for Darrell Rapp
Deena Lantz
January 30, 2014
I will miss you Uncle Darrell. I was just thinking about when you let us bring a dog (tisco) back to Rockford, Mom couldn't believe you would allow a dog in your car. I love you. Thinking and Prayer for all of your family, I know you will be watching over all of us with Gramma and Grampa Rapp.
Jeff the Schwans man
January 30, 2014
I will miss Darrells witty responses on my biweekly visits. Always enjoyed his sense of humor. My sympathay goes out to Bobby, Lisa and the entire family.
Terry Abram
January 29, 2014
Darrell, was a friend, kind gentle man, generous, always willing to help, and a fantastic grandpa. I will miss and keep the family in my prayers.
Herb Blonigen
January 29, 2014
Darrell you gave so much to the youth of the community, heaven has gained a thoughtful and caring soul.
Tom Blonigen
January 28, 2014
Darrell we will miss your great attitude, your common sense outlook on life and your humor. The guys at coffee will miss you.
mb
January 28, 2014
Family and friends will miss your loved one. Please be assured that our heavenly father will not forget your loved family member, and may you draw comfort from prayer during this time of sorrow. Psalms 145:18,19
Chad Abram
January 28, 2014
I always enjoyed my time with Darrell at the lake when I was there with my Uncle Frank. Darrell was a thoughtful, generous and loved by many. The entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry and pat Abram
January 28, 2014
Darrell will be missed. Terry and I will always remember his caring ways and generosity. He was a great man!!
The good ol' days
Frank & Liz Haggerty
January 28, 2014
We will always remember Bobbie and Darrell raising the
grandkids up north. You all brought us joy up at the cabin over the years. Our deepest sympathy to all. Frank & Liz
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