Gregory James Rapp

Gregory James Rapp, age 66, of Cascade, quietly passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018 after a 15 month struggle with brain cancer. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 45 years, Gail; adored father of Ryan and Melissa Rapp, Adam and Anna Rapp, and Julianne Rapp; doting grandfather of Kaylee, Rosalina, Addison, and the late Hunter Rapp; mother, Marilyn; brothers, Mitch and Cindee Rapp, Brian and Kelley Rapp, sisters, Lisa Dohm-Scheltema, Kimm Dilly; and best friend from childhood, Lou and Betty Kocsondy. After graduating from Wayne State University Law School, he began working for Travellers Insurance Company and eventually transitioned to the firm of Kluczynski, Girtz & Vogelzang where he practiced Workers Compensation Law for over 30 years. He was also honored to have been a past president of the Grand Rapids Adjusters Association. As much as Greg enjoyed his work, his true happiness was found in just being with his family as a loving husband, an adored father, and a doting grandfather. He took great pride in his children, as he spent years involved with Boy Scouts with his son Adam, getting a chance to travel around the country on High Adventure trips; he enjoyed his son, Ryan’s baseball games and he never missed one of Julianne’s recitals. Greg also enjoyed traveling the world, collecting crackle glass with his wife, golfing, RABA outings, and especially a good glass of wine. Memorial services will be held Friday, February 23, 11 am at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Kentwood) 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday, February 22 from 6-9pm at the funeral home.