Wilma J. Rapp, 85, of Fremont, OH passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 31, 1934 in Morgan County, KY to Russell and Florice Sue (Keaton) Adkins. Wilma married Harry G. Rapp, Sr., on September 17, 1949 in Greenup, KY and he preceded her in death on February 28, 2004. She was a cook at Mark’s Restaurant and J.R.’s Restaurant. Wilma also worked at Adkins Sanitation. Wilma was a member of Fremont Baptist Temple and taught Sunday School for forty-seven years. She loved reading and baking.
Wilma is survived by her children, Harry G. Rapp, Jr. (Deb), Leesburg,Fla. and Terri (Jim) Laeng, Fremont, OH; daughter-in-law, Judy Rapp, Fremont, OH; siblings, James (Jean) Adkins, Fremont, OH; Wendell Adkins, Nashville, TN; Roy (Ellen) Crayton, Killbuck, OH; Paul Johnson, Fostoria, OH; 8 Grand Children, 21 Great Grand Children, 5 Great Great Grand Children plus 5 Honorary Grand Children and 2 Honorary Great Grand Children.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry G. Rapp, Sr.; son, Larry Rapp; daughter, Robin Rapp; brother Ray Adkins; sisters, Wanda Severs, Janet Cross and Eva Smith.
Visitation: Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.
The use of face masks is required while indoors at all services. Social distancing will be observed throughout all services with wait times taking place outdoors. If you would prefer, you may express your condolences below or call the funeral home at 419-332-6409 to request that your name be signed in the guest book.
Service: Saturday, December 5, 2020; 11:00 a.m. at Fremont Baptist Temple, 1150 S. County Road 198, Fremont, OH with visitation from 10:30 to 11:00 am at the church.
Burial: Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, OH
Memorials: Temple Christian Academy, Rutherford B. Hayes Memorial Fund or the Humane Society of Sandusky County.
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Leanna Foos
So sorry for the loss of your mother she sure was a special lady i have some great memories to hold in my heart thank you for letting me be part of your family she will have a special place in my heart forever ♥
Rosanna Wheeler
Terry
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. You n your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your memories will give u peace and comfort.
Barbara Metzger
She was a wonderful and very kind lady! I am so sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers. Barbara Edmonds Metzger
Missy Valle
I am so sorry for your loss…what a truly beautiful lady! From the laughs we shared and the tears we cried, I will cherish the memories i had with her forever. In my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Bixler
So sorry for your loss, Terri. It is always hard to loose a parent.
Mary Ann Jonkman
I am so sorry for your loss
My condolences to all of Wilmas family.
May she rest in peace❤️
Mary Ann Jonkman, Norway.
rose swaisgood
hi terri so sad to here about your wonderful mother i met her when i was 16 yrs old and what a great memory she left in me and my daughter she will always be remembered bless you hope to see you soon rose and diana slemmer here is my home #334-9706 love love love
Michael Zienta
You have my sympathy Rapp. So sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family. Love you always Rapp.