Paulette Rapp

April 26, 1947 - February 7, 2023

Paulette Rapp, age 75 of Lima and formerly of Sidney, passed at 1:54 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at St. Rita’s Mercy Health, Lima. She was born April 26, 1947, in Sidney, Ohio to the late Reinhard and L. Virginia Bower Wobus. On May 4, 1994, she married Garret G. Rapp, who survives.

Mrs. Rapp was a retired medical technologist from Wilson Memorial Hospital where she had worked from 1989 – 2011. Prior to working at Wilson Memorial, she had worked at St. Rita’s from 1977 – 1989. Paulette graduated from Sidney High School in 1965 and continued her education at the University of Toledo in Medical Technology. She was an avid reader, enjoyed baking and working on needle point.

Survivors also include a son Peter Scott (Jill Soha) Wyckoff of Durham, NC; a step son – Matthew Ian (Nathalie Hacken-Rapp) Rapp of Fair Haven, NJ; a grandson – Odin Willem Garret Rapp; and a sister – Ann Luther of Charlotte, NC.

There will be no public services or visitations. Her cremated remains will be placed at Graceland Cemetery, Sidney.

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I'm so sorry to hear of Paulette's passing. She was a wonderful person and co-worker. Garret, you have my deepest condolences. Prayers are being sent your way to help you cope with this.

Sending our sympathy Garret. Just to let you know we care about your sorrow. Seems like life has flown by and only yesterday we would have a "get-together", RIP Paulette. Bernie and Dick.

Garrett, My deepest sympathy as you go through this difficult time.

Paulette was a classmate and dear friend. Although we had not seen each other in years, I often would think of her and growing up in Sidney, Ohio. It is so ironic, but I was just talking about her last week with my two sisters! So, it was very sad to receive the news today. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

My fondest childhood memories were made with Paulette. I lived next door to her on Pike Street, we were in the same class at Parkwood Elementary and I was in awe of her cool toys, including a fully stocked “store” in the basement and my first-sighted Slinky. We spent hours on her big, back porch swinging or playing jacks on the front porch. I remember a slumber party where Cindy Bauer, Linda Miller, Nancy Conover and I were invited and Paulette’s mom made baked Alaskan for our treat. So classy! Paulette was smart, funny and witty. My condolences go out to her husband and son and entire family.

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Garret, We are so sorry to hear of Paulette's passing. She was a lovely person. The two of you were so lucky to have found each other. When you feel like it, please give us a call!! 734-242-5347

Peter / Garrett I am gobsmacked upon learning of Paulette's passing. Your mother / wife was truly one of the "good guys". Her photo tells all: she was beautiful, loving, caring and that smile fronted for a "quiet" sense of humor that I have often been the target of. If I am allowed to love a dear, dear friend, I loved Paulette. I know she sleeps with the angels, because they love her, too.

Garret, So, so, sorry ! Paulette was a sweetheart and will surely be missed! We had lots of great talks when we were carpooling and also our many years together at Wilson and St Rita’s! Call me sometime and update me with your phone number. We still grow tomatoes, so would love to pass some on to you this year. Call me at 419-303-3820 and I’ll give you our new address.My heart and prayers go out to you, Darlene

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.