Elmer Rapp

Elmer Rapp, 91, of Milford, left this earth for his eternal home on Friday, September 27, 2013 at I. U. Goshen Hospital. He was born April 1, 1922 to Andrew and Louise (Stieglitz) Rapp. He married Norma Mason on February 24, 1951 in Milford. She survives with a son Rick of Milford and a daughter Cynthia (husband Doyle) Kolberg of Syracuse and two grandchildren Holly and Heidi Kolberg. Also surviving is a brother George Rapp of Sacramento, CA, thee sisters, Rose Rapp of Mulberry, IN, Lucille Smith of Goshen and Esther Houston of Elkhart.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Mildred and two brothers Harry and Floyd Rapp.

Elmer was a lifetime farmer and was employed as a mechanic for 53 years at Sharp Hardware of Milford. He was a member of New Salem Church of the Brethren.

Friends and family may call from 12:00pm to 2:00 pm Wednesday October 2 at Mishler Funeral Home, Milford. Pastor Dean Kagarise will officiate the service at 2:00pm with burial to follow in the Milford Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Goshen Hospital Foundation in care of Mishler Funeral Home.