of Mountain Home, AR
March 7, 1928 - March 22, 2009
Mr. Dale A. Raper, age 81 of Mountain Home passed away Sunday, March 22, 2009 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. Dale A. Raper was born March 7, 1928 in Emmetsburg, Iowa to Cecil and Nena (Cherry) Raper. He married Marilyn Rae Moore June 25, 1950 in Marathon, Iowa.
After graduating from Garfield High School in Webb, Iowa, he began to help his dad farm. He continued farming till 1988. Mr. Raper enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and spending time with his family at the cabin.
Mr. Dale A. Raper is survived by his wife Marilyn Raper of Mountain Home; 3 sons: Greg (Paula) Raper of Spencer, Iowa, Doug (Karen) Raper of Weare, New Hampshire, Jeffrey (Susan) Raper of Andover Minnesota, 1 daughter: Cindy Stump of Mountain Home, 9 grandchildren: Eric, Lisa, Abby, Jason, Jennifer, Emily, and Kaylynn Raper, and Mitchell and Jessica Stump, 2 great-grandchildren: Sadie Raper and Blake Morris. Also surviving is a brother in-law: Gary Moore. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 sister, Donna Knudtson.
All services will be private.
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7 Condolence(s)
Mary Jane Parsons & family
Sunday, March 29, 2009
How sad to hear of Dale's passing. Our prayers are with you and all your family, Marilyn. Always think of you, fondly, when I drive past your old home.
Mary Jane
Mary Jane Parsons & family
Sunday, March 29, 2009
How sad to hear of Dale's passing. Our prayers are with you and all your family, Marilyn. Always think of you, fondly, when I drive past your old home.
Abby Raper
Thursday, March 26, 2009
just wanted to let all of you know that even though i am not there that my heart is with all of you.
Bob & Linda Rust
Thursday, March 26, 2009
So sad to hear of Dale's passing. We remember the great time we had visiting you folks a few years ago. Linda had fun doing the dishes with Dale. Very fond memories.
Nira & Bob Rusk
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Marilyn and families; We were saddened to hear of Dale's death. Know that you have lots of friends here in Iowa praying for your well-being. May God hold you all in His loving arms, and speed your healings due to your loss. Love from Nira and Bob
Fred Taylor
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Marilyn,
Your Church Family at First Presbyterian Church extends its condolences to you and your family. You are in our prayers.
God bless!
Fred Taylor, Pastor
Jerry & Debbie
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you,Marilyn and your family at this difficult time.
Your Neighbors,
Jerry and Debbie
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