William Henry “Bill” Rapp, Jr., 73, of Foley, Ala., passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024.

He was born May 6, 1951, in East St. Louis, Ill., the son of William Henry Rapp, Sr. and Dolores Marie Duffy.

Preceding him in death were his parents and one son, Jesus Leonardo Malbet.

Survivors include his wife, Martha Sonia Greiner; one daughter, Lauren Rapp of Washington, D.C and two sons, Jason Cash of Fayetteville, Ark., and Alejandro Greiner Malbet and his wife Lannette Guerra of San Francisco, Calif.; one brother, Robert Rapp of Tampa, Fla.; one sister, Carol Shaw of Montgomery, Ala., and one granddaughter.

Hegrewupandattended school in Belleville, Ill., graduating from Belleville High School later attending Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Md., earning a bachelor’s degree in business. He owned and operated Wickizer and Clutter Inc. in Springfield, Mo., as an independent claims adjuster for many years.

He was active in many organizations over the years, some were the Coast Guard, the Knights of Columbus and various roles in the Catholic Church.

In his later years, he was a member of St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Parish in Foley, Ala.

Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1609 N. Summit in Springfield, Mo. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:30 P.M. Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Springfield Brewing Company, 305 South Market Avenue (Private Room – Upstairs) in Springfield, Mo. All are welcome to attend both services or just one service as is their preference.

The Mass will be a traditional funeral mass and the Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.