Obituary
Ryan John Rapraeger
Ryan John Rapraeger, 38, of Onalaska, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2015 in his home. He was born on July 3, 1977 to Steven and Kathleen Rapraeger.
Ryan was a simple man with a big heart and had a great love of the outdoors. He enjoyed learning about artifacts and antiques. Ryan had a great sense of humor. He loved spending time with his nieces, nephews and cousins, and always looked forward to the special time he would have with his cousins.
Ryan is survived by his parents; brother, Matthew; sister, Ahna (Hector) Bazan; grandmothers, Joyce Kinder of Sparta, Genevieve Terhuene of Readstown; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews cousins, and friends; and special friend, Nou.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Theodore Rapraeger, Paul Kinder; aunts, Mary Jensen, Rebecca Wolfe, Simone Baker; and uncle, Conrad Kinder.
Steven and Kathleen would like to thank family and friends for all of their support during this difficult time.
A celebration of Ryan’s life will be held from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday, December 8 at Coulee Region Cremation Group, 133 Mason Street, Onalaska, with a prayer service from 7:30 pm until 8:00 pm. Pastor Don Ehler will officiate.
Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.
To view Ryan’s Memorial Video please click the link below:
https://www.tributeslides.com/
Ahna & family: You’re in my thoughts; prayers, & heart! With Deepest Sympathy! Please give me a call if there is anything I can do to help. Love & prayers, Your co-worker, Karen Wallace oo
Ryan will be remembered as one of the good guys. He always carried a smile and a ready laugh. I admired him for his awareness of the things that we take for granted: nature, family and friends. One of the Kinder Kousins may be gone, but not forgotten.
Your Loving Kousin,
DK
Steve, Kathy and family: We would like to express our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Ryan. We have wonderful memories of those Boy Scout years and kids growing up on the prairie. Please know that we care and share in your sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill and Sheri Gingerich
Felt melancholy today so I went where Ryan and I would go winter camping in the middle of nowhere here in Lincoln county. I was surprised to find the North County Trail association had built a three sided Adirondack shelter within spitting distance of where Ryan would setup to sleep. It had to have been built this fall. In my heart it will always be Ryan’s shelter, you and your family are in our prayers.
Steve and Kathy what can one say at a time like this. Our condolences to you two and your families. Be strong and have faith in each other, our prayers and thoughts are with you!
Rest in Peace Ryan, A Crisp Hand Salute! You Will be Missed!
Da Gunny
No words can comfort the heartache that your family is feeling.
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
May God send angels of comfort to each and everyone of you.
Watching the video made me feel like I knew Ryan.
God has taken him home. A place where you will all one day join him.
Hugs.
Dear Steve, Kathy and Family,
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of Ryan. We remember him as a fine young man, from the “good old days” when we did spent with him out at Herbie and Myrna’s on a number of occasions. We were just informed of your loss this weekend, having missed it in the newspaper. We’ve been working seven days a week, so haven’t had a lot of time to even see friends, or I’m sure Hunter or someone would have let us know,…….which is exactly what happened when we got together, out to eat, this past Saturday evening with Hunter & Jo. We apologize for not being present to offer you our support in your time of grief. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dave & Stacy Yellick.