John Henry Rapps, Jr.
SPRINGFIELD, IL- John Henry Rapps, Jr., 79, of Springfield died June 7, 2018 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Geneseo. He was born on April 8, 1939 in Springfield to John “Jack” Henry and Eileen V. (Doyle) Rapps, Sr. He married Janet Kay Trainor on November 16, 1968 and she preceded him in death on March 4, 2015.
Also preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, James J. Rapps.
Survivors include two children, Paul (Alisande) Rapps of Geneseo and Kristen (Leandro) Navar of Schaumburg; nine grandchildren, Becca, Drew, Colby, Ali, Jake, Graciela, Lizzie, Gianna, and Alex; two sisters, Karen Harris and Mary Judith (Kirk) Dyson, both of Springfield and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
John was a resident of Springfield, graduating from Cathedral Boys High School. He was a United States Army Veteran. John worked in sales for Capital City Fire and the State of Illinois. He was elected as precinct 176 Committeeman.
John loved Sacred Heart-Griffin and Notre Dame Football. He also enjoyed reading and watching his grandchildren’s activities.
Visitation: 5-7 pm, Friday, June 22, 2018 at Staab Funeral Home-Springfield.
Funeral Mass: 10 am, Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Blessed Sacrament Church with Reverend Jeff Grant officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery where military honors will be conducted.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hillcrest Nursing Home- 14688 IL Hwy 82, Geneseo, IL 61254.
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Harriet Hembrough-Dowling posted on 6/19/18
Dear Paul and Kristen, I was so saddened to read about your dear Dad’s passing. He was truly a good man, who loved his family more than he did Cathedral and Griffin HS. I have so many fond memories of Griffin HS, and your Dad and Howard at football games and Booster Club. You and Doug were such good friends Paul, and shared many good times together, thank you for that. I’m also so sorry about your Mom, she was a sweet lady,I didn’t know she had died. I’ve been gone from Spfld. for so many years now, although I do get back often to see Doug’s children and Chris’s as well. I hope you all have peace in knowing your parents are together and in God’s loving care. My deepest condolences. Harriet Hembrough-Dowling