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Friends may call from 3-5 PM on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at HILL FUNERAL HOME, 220 South State St., Westerville, OH, where a funeral service will be held at 11 AM Monday, July 31, 2017. Rev. Paul Keener officiating.  Interment with military honors to follow at Blendon Central Cemetery.

You made a BIG difference in many people's lives. I know how happy mom was when she married you. Your laugh will be what I miss the most.

Lynn Manville

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Obituary for William Rapp

William Rapp 1942-2017

William Rapp

12/18/1942 - 07/26/2017

William “Bill” “Jumper” Rapp, 74, passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 26, 2017.  Born December 18, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Mary (Leopard) and William Rapp. As a young 17 year old, Bill joined the U.S. Marine Corp and served in active duty for 30 years, including 5 tours in Vietnam.  When he retired from the Marines, he later moved back to Columbus to reunite with his high school sweetheart, Gayle (Keener) and they were finally able to be married on March 25, 2000.  Bill used his talents in carpentry to do home repairs and remodeling for many friends.  He worked at the Columbus Expo Center for special events.  Bill was not happy if he wasn’t active and staying busy.  His love for people is shown in his death by the donation of his eyes to Life Line to give someone their sight. Bill is preceded in death by his parents and stepson, Carl Raftery.  He is survived by his wife, Gayle, brother Roger (Andrea) Myers, children, daughter, Michelle “Lani” Rapp, sons Michael (Karen) Rapp; , Stephen (Melissa) Yeldell, step-daughters, Lynn (Brian) Manville, Lisa (Phil) Stearns; daughter-in-law Susanna (John) Banche, 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, a host of friends, extended family and military comrades.  Sincere thanks to Gayle’s nephew, Michael Crawmer, who has been a great caregiver for Gayle and special friend to Bill.  Friends may call from 3-5 PM on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at HILL FUNERAL HOME, 220 South State St., Westerville, OH, where a funeral service will be held at 11 AM Monday, July 31, 2017. Rev. Paul Keener officiating.  Interment with military honors to follow at Blendon Central Cemetery.