Rape

Wilbur Roy Rape, 79, of Zelienople was called home on Friday as a result of complications from diabetes.

He arrived on Earth on the 17th of March 1930, the son of the late Roy H. and Mildred (Lauten) Rape. He was born on the family farm outside of Zelienople and remained there his entire life.

He worked alongside his parents as a self-sustaining farmer, raising cows, pigs and chickens. He also had jobs as a truck driver and a mill worker.

He was married in 1950 to Suzie Malloy, and they raised three children together.

He enjoyed the ocean, cutting grass and driving places. He also loved tractors, nice cars, pie and most of all, his family.

He was a member of St. Peter's Reformed Church and received God as his Savior. He gave his family a good life and he will be in their loving memories forever.

Surviving are three children, Don Rape of Zelienople, Susan Franz and her husband, Bob, of Harmony and Cathy Rape of Harmony; and seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Bill, Lindsay, Steve, Sean, Isaac and Sara. He also is survived by his loving partner, Fran; and nine great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Raelene Kay (Rader) Rape.

<B>RAPE</B> — Friends of Wilbur Roy Rape, who died Friday, July 31, 2009, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at <B>Boylan Funeral Home</B>, 324 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter's Reformed Church, 314-320 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople, with the Rev. James R. Bertoti, his church pastor, officiating. Friends are asked to meet at the church. Interment will be at St. Peter's Reformed Church Cemetery.Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's Reformed Church or Zelienople Community Park Association, PO Box 402, Zelienople, 16063.Online condolences and directions are at www.boylanfuneralhome.com.