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Posted by Sam, Kegley at 12:23 AM
Posted by Sam, Kegley at 3:41 PM
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Re: Clark Rapalee- E-mail from Andrew Waber
Politics- Conservative; Ray Pelfrey ; Jack H Plymale ; Portsmouth
Hello Sam
Thanks for the information... Clark had been battling heart trouble for several years before finally dying of it. His third wife Jewell actually committed suicide after finding him dead. I never really knew him... after my Aunt Audrey died in I believe 1988 or 1989 he met and married Jewell less than a year later and the whole family, including his children, had a falling out over it. He was not on speaking terms with any of his kids when he died, which is why he and his wife lay dead for weeks before someone finally found them.
--Andrew
Thank you, Andrew.
Sad news of a good friend. Rapp dropped by our house in Westerville and Gib Lakeman came over and we talked for an hour or more. That was maybe ten years ago. I had not been in touch with him since. Gib passed away about ten years ago. Rapp had taught in the Clay High School district before moving to Norwalk. His dad and mother would stop by Rase's Service Station on Hutchins and Seventeenth, just north of the old Sugar Bowl we loafed in. Mr. Rapalee had a band that played in the area regularly and Clark played piano. Mrs. Rapalee was a beautiful lady and they were each very nice to talk with. Clark was wise beyond his years. He had graduated from Otterbein, as Gib had, prior to going into the Army. Clark must have been double promoted in Portsmouth schools along the way because Gib was at least a couple of years older than him and fought in the Navy in the South Pacific during WWII.
Clark and I would rent Cushman motor scooters and tool atround Portsmouth on the governor controlled 40 mph scooters. He had a black '35 Ford sedan in excellent condition in the early 50's. Jack Plymale told me that Clark was a good athlete who was about a third string quarterback as a sophomore on the Trojans of 1943. The Gilmer twins, Bob and Bill, Eddie Hill, Howard Rase, Clark and I would ride around the area in the Gilmer vehicles and talk "old Portsmouth" stories, mainly of athletics. Those people indicated that Rapp would have been an excellent quarterback for Portsmouth, but he didn't play after that.
When Clark returned from Korea, he confided some atrocious personal battlefield stories to me. A man in his platoon wielded a flame thrower that "literally fried" the hordes of advancing North Koreans or Chinese troops advancing upon his people. Rapp was asked to take a battlefield commission which he turned down, as I remember. Men such as Clark Rapalee fought some real wars that have protected the rest of us. He had gone into Korea with the Second Army division invasion early on in the war and advanced with them through many battles.
God, please rest the soul of this great human being and my very good friend. like nearly all humans throughout history, Clark had sinned, but Jesus paid that price for each of us.
Sam Kegley
----- Original Message -----
From: Andrew Waber
To: skegley@columbus.rr.com
Sent: 2008-12-09 23:24
Subject: Clark Rapalee
Hello,
I saw your post on your blog wondering what happened to Clark Rapalee. Uncle Clark (whose first wife was my grandfather's sister Audrey Fritz) passed away July 11th, 2007 in St. Petersburg, FL. He was a long time school principal in Norwalk, OH.
"Former principal, wife die of natural causes at Fla. home
By CARY ASHBY - Reflector Staff Writer | Monday July 16 2007, 1:10pm
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Police have determined a former Norwalk educator died of natural causes Tuesday at his St. Petersburg, Fla. condominium.
Officers responded to a request to check on the well-being of Louis C. Rapalee, 78, and his wife, Jewelldene "Jewell" Rapalee, 58, after a resident in the complex was concerned because the couple hadn't been seen in several weeks, the St. Petersburg Police Department said. There also was unclaimed mail accumulating in their mailbox.
Police found the couple dead inside the couple's condominium. "Both of them had been dead for several weeks. Both of their personal vehicles were parked in the parking lot and nothing appeared to be disturbed inside the residence," an officer wrote.
"It's not being investigated as a homicide," police spokesman George Kajtsa said this morning. He noted that Jewelldene Rapalee's cause of death has not been determined, but said her husband died of natural causes.
Detectives determined "there were no indications of homicidal violence." Police said their preliminary investigation showed that Louis Rapalee "had a long history of medical problems, evidenced by an abundance of medical prescriptions in the home and by confirmation of his personal physician."
Police suspect Rapalee may have died first and his wife died "a short time afterward."
Rapalee was a principal at Maplehurst Elementary School as well as in South Central Local Schools.
"He was the second principal at Norwalk Middle School," Norwalk City Schools Superintendent Wayne Babcanec said. Rapalee was the principal there from 1966 until 1977.
From 1977 until his 1982 retirement, he was the Maplehurst principal. He first was hired in the school district in 1965, as principal at Pleasant and Bronson elementary schools.
Norwalk resident Bill Conway, a former principal at Pleasant and Bronson, worked with Rapalee, starting with his first year in 1966.
"That was the year (he) transferred to the middle school as a principal," Conway said. "We were more than co-workers; we were good friends."
Conway called Rapalee a "tremendous administrator" who cared for students. "His whole life was given over to providing the very best for children," he added.
Louis C. Rapalee
| Wednesday July 18 2007, 1:03pm
July 21, 1928 - July 10, 2007
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Louis C. "Clark" Rapalee, 78, of St. Petersburg and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, died July 10, 2007 in his home.
He was born July 21, 1928 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Matthew K. and Doris D. (Gholson) Rapalee and lived in the Norwalk and Milan areas from 1960 until moving to St. Petersburg, Fla. in 1999.
He was a former Principal at Lyme Township Schools, Norwalk City Schools and South Central Schools. He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his sons, Louis Clark Rapalee, Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio and John M. Rapalee of Bowling Green, Ohio; and daughters, Terri Sandborn of Ironton, Ohio and Elizabeth and Lance Lyons of Dowagiac, Mich.; and step daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Stephen Richards of Clyde, Ohio; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his second wife, Audrie A. Rapalee in 1989; and third wife, Jewelldene "Jewell" Rapalee.
Private graveside services will be held in Milan Cemetery.
Walker Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk, Ohio is in charge of arrangements."
--Andrew
Hello Sam
Thanks for the information... Clark had been battling heart trouble for several years before finally dying of it. His third wife Jewell actually committed suicide after finding him dead. I never really knew him... after my Aunt Audrey died in I believe 1988 or 1989 he met and married Jewell less than a year later and the whole family, including his children, had a falling out over it. He was not on speaking terms with any of his kids when he died, which is why he and his wife lay dead for weeks before someone finally found them.
--Andrew
Thank you, Andrew.
Sad news of a good friend. Rapp dropped by our house in Westerville and Gib Lakeman came over and we talked for an hour or more. That was maybe ten years ago. I had not been in touch with him since. Gib passed away about ten years ago. Rapp had taught in the Clay High School district before moving to Norwalk. His dad and mother would stop by Rase's Service Station on Hutchins and Seventeenth, just north of the old Sugar Bowl we loafed in. Mr. Rapalee had a band that played in the area regularly and Clark played piano. Mrs. Rapalee was a beautiful lady and they were each very nice to talk with. Clark was wise beyond his years. He had graduated from Otterbein, as Gib had, prior to going into the Army. Clark must have been double promoted in Portsmouth schools along the way because Gib was at least a couple of years older than him and fought in the Navy in the South Pacific during WWII.
Clark and I would rent Cushman motor scooters and tool atround Portsmouth on the governor controlled 40 mph scooters. He had a black '35 Ford sedan in excellent condition in the early 50's. Jack Plymale told me that Clark was a good athlete who was about a third string quarterback as a sophomore on the Trojans of 1943. The Gilmer twins, Bob and Bill, Eddie Hill, Howard Rase, Clark and I would ride around the area in the Gilmer vehicles and talk "old Portsmouth" stories, mainly of athletics. Those people indicated that Rapp would have been an excellent quarterback for Portsmouth, but he didn't play after that.
When Clark returned from Korea, he confided some atrocious personal battlefield stories to me. A man in his platoon wielded a flame thrower that "literally fried" the hordes of advancing North Koreans or Chinese troops advancing upon his people. Rapp was asked to take a battlefield commission which he turned down, as I remember. Men such as Clark Rapalee fought some real wars that have protected the rest of us. He had gone into Korea with the Second Army division invasion early on in the war and advanced with them through many battles.
God, please rest the soul of this great human being and my very good friend. like nearly all humans throughout history, Clark had sinned, but Jesus paid that price for each of us.
Sam Kegley
----- Original Message -----
From: Andrew Waber
To: skegley@columbus.rr.com
Sent: 2008-12-09 23:24
Subject: Clark Rapalee
Hello,
I saw your post on your blog wondering what happened to Clark Rapalee. Uncle Clark (whose first wife was my grandfather's sister Audrey Fritz) passed away July 11th, 2007 in St. Petersburg, FL. He was a long time school principal in Norwalk, OH.
"Former principal, wife die of natural causes at Fla. home
By CARY ASHBY - Reflector Staff Writer | Monday July 16 2007, 1:10pm
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Police have determined a former Norwalk educator died of natural causes Tuesday at his St. Petersburg, Fla. condominium.
Officers responded to a request to check on the well-being of Louis C. Rapalee, 78, and his wife, Jewelldene "Jewell" Rapalee, 58, after a resident in the complex was concerned because the couple hadn't been seen in several weeks, the St. Petersburg Police Department said. There also was unclaimed mail accumulating in their mailbox.
Police found the couple dead inside the couple's condominium. "Both of them had been dead for several weeks. Both of their personal vehicles were parked in the parking lot and nothing appeared to be disturbed inside the residence," an officer wrote.
"It's not being investigated as a homicide," police spokesman George Kajtsa said this morning. He noted that Jewelldene Rapalee's cause of death has not been determined, but said her husband died of natural causes.
Detectives determined "there were no indications of homicidal violence." Police said their preliminary investigation showed that Louis Rapalee "had a long history of medical problems, evidenced by an abundance of medical prescriptions in the home and by confirmation of his personal physician."
Police suspect Rapalee may have died first and his wife died "a short time afterward."
Rapalee was a principal at Maplehurst Elementary School as well as in South Central Local Schools.
"He was the second principal at Norwalk Middle School," Norwalk City Schools Superintendent Wayne Babcanec said. Rapalee was the principal there from 1966 until 1977.
From 1977 until his 1982 retirement, he was the Maplehurst principal. He first was hired in the school district in 1965, as principal at Pleasant and Bronson elementary schools.
Norwalk resident Bill Conway, a former principal at Pleasant and Bronson, worked with Rapalee, starting with his first year in 1966.
"That was the year (he) transferred to the middle school as a principal," Conway said. "We were more than co-workers; we were good friends."
Conway called Rapalee a "tremendous administrator" who cared for students. "His whole life was given over to providing the very best for children," he added.
Louis C. Rapalee
| Wednesday July 18 2007, 1:03pm
July 21, 1928 - July 10, 2007
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Louis C. "Clark" Rapalee, 78, of St. Petersburg and formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, died July 10, 2007 in his home.
He was born July 21, 1928 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Matthew K. and Doris D. (Gholson) Rapalee and lived in the Norwalk and Milan areas from 1960 until moving to St. Petersburg, Fla. in 1999.
He was a former Principal at Lyme Township Schools, Norwalk City Schools and South Central Schools. He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his sons, Louis Clark Rapalee, Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio and John M. Rapalee of Bowling Green, Ohio; and daughters, Terri Sandborn of Ironton, Ohio and Elizabeth and Lance Lyons of Dowagiac, Mich.; and step daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Stephen Richards of Clyde, Ohio; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his second wife, Audrie A. Rapalee in 1989; and third wife, Jewelldene "Jewell" Rapalee.
Private graveside services will be held in Milan Cemetery.
Walker Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk, Ohio is in charge of arrangements."
--Andrew
Friday, November 28, 2008
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Sam
Posted by Sam, Kegley at 12:23 AM
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Unexpected Statehouse visitors
Thanks Judi!
Impressive!
Sam
----- Original Message -----
From: judith Cole
To: janet stone ; sally bogard ; Wanda patton ; Jean beller ; stephanie ; michele minotti ; sam kegley ; BJ Grubb
Sent: 2008-11-22 19:30
Subject: Letter to the editor.......
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An outstanding letter to the editor:
OSU football team paid respects to vets
Monday, November 17, 2008 2:52 AM
From The Columbus Dispatch, letters to the editor, 11/17/08
As a veteran, I wanted to do something on Tuesday as a sign of respect for those who served our country, so I went to the Statehouse to see the display honoring the Lima Company men killed and to say a prayer.
As I was viewing one of the full-size paintings of three who died when they hit a roadside bomb, I realized that a tall man stood next to me observing the same painting.
I recognized him as Ohio State University quarterback Terrelle Pryor.
When I looked around, I noticed a large contingent of OSU football players.
As coach Jim Tressel came to the center of the Rotunda, his men gathered behind him, and they all took a knee and said a prayer of their own. They were there for about 15 minutes and then left together.
This was such a classy thing to do, especially considering no media were there to cover it.
It was not their intention to be rewarded with some kind of publicity. It was merely a wonderful, solemn gesture on their part to pay their respects without the expectation of being recognized in some way for doing so.
We always hear about the negative aspects of a team but seldom hear about the good.
LEN BERGLUND
Columbus
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Judi Cole
Realtor and Relocation Specialist
CENTURY 21 Joe Walker & Assoc.
614-895-7578
614-562-7578 (cell)
614-899-0955 (fax)
c21judicole@gmail.com
Impressive!
Sam
----- Original Message -----
From: judith Cole
To: janet stone ; sally bogard ; Wanda patton ; Jean beller ; stephanie ; michele minotti ; sam kegley ; BJ Grubb
Sent: 2008-11-22 19:30
Subject: Letter to the editor.......
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An outstanding letter to the editor:
OSU football team paid respects to vets
Monday, November 17, 2008 2:52 AM
From The Columbus Dispatch, letters to the editor, 11/17/08
As a veteran, I wanted to do something on Tuesday as a sign of respect for those who served our country, so I went to the Statehouse to see the display honoring the Lima Company men killed and to say a prayer.
As I was viewing one of the full-size paintings of three who died when they hit a roadside bomb, I realized that a tall man stood next to me observing the same painting.
I recognized him as Ohio State University quarterback Terrelle Pryor.
When I looked around, I noticed a large contingent of OSU football players.
As coach Jim Tressel came to the center of the Rotunda, his men gathered behind him, and they all took a knee and said a prayer of their own. They were there for about 15 minutes and then left together.
This was such a classy thing to do, especially considering no media were there to cover it.
It was not their intention to be rewarded with some kind of publicity. It was merely a wonderful, solemn gesture on their part to pay their respects without the expectation of being recognized in some way for doing so.
We always hear about the negative aspects of a team but seldom hear about the good.
LEN BERGLUND
Columbus
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--
Judi Cole
Realtor and Relocation Specialist
CENTURY 21 Joe Walker & Assoc.
614-895-7578
614-562-7578 (cell)
614-899-0955 (fax)
c21judicole@gmail.com
Robin williams as the American Flag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_L1vLv84vs
Thanks Clay Vice!
This does not link as I would like, but you can type it in and enjoy.
Sam
Thanks Clay Vice!
This does not link as I would like, but you can type it in and enjoy.
Sam
Thursday, November 20, 2008
My Attorney
--- On Sat, 11/15/08, faye orth Sparks
From: faye orth
Subject: Fw: My Attorney
To: psparks30@yahoo.com
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008, 6:37 PM
--- On Fri, 11/14/08, Jim & Joyce Williams
From: Jim & Joyce Williams
Subject: Fw: My Attorney
To: Undisclosed-Recipient@yahoo.com
Date: Friday, November 14, 2008, 8:08 PM

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After living what I felt was a 'decent' life, my time on earth came to the end.
The first thing I remember is sitting on a bench in the waiting
Room of what I thought to be a court house..
The doors opened and I was instructed to come in and have a seat by the defense table.
As I looked around I saw the 'prosecutor.'
He was a villainous looking gent who snarled as he stared at me.
He definitely was the most evil person I have ever seen.
I sat down and looked to my left and there sat My Attorney,
A kind and gentle looking man whose appearance seemed so familiar to
Me, I felt I knew Him.
The corner door flew open and there appeared the Judge in full
Flowing robes.
He commanded an awesome presence as He moved across the room I couldn't take my eyes off of Him.
As He took His seat behind the bench, He said, 'Let us begin.'
The prosecutor rose and said,
'My name is Satan and I am here to show you why this man
Belongs in hell.'
He proceeded to tell of lies that I told, things that I stole, and In the past when I cheated others Satan told of other horrible
Perversions that were once in my life and the more he spoke, the
Further down in my seat I sank.
I was so embarrassed that I couldn't look at anyone, even my own Attorney, as the Devil told of sins that even I had completely
Forgotten about.
As upset as I was at Satan for telling all these things about me, I was equally upset at My Attorney who sat there silently not Offering any form of defense at all.
I know I had been guilty of those things, but I had done some good in my life - couldn't that at least equal out part of the harm I'd done?
Satan finished with a fury and said, 'This man belongs in hell,
he is guilty of all that I have charged and there is not a person
Who can prove otherwise.'
When it was His turn, My Attorney first asked if He might approach the bench.
The Judge allowed this over the strong objection of Satan,
And beckoned Him to come forward.
As He got up and started walking, I was able to see Him in
His full splendor and majesty.
I realized why He seemed so familiar; this was Jesus representing me,
My Lord and my Savior.
He stopped at the bench and softly said to the Judge, 'Hi,
Dad,' and then He turned to address the court.
'Satan was correct in saying that this man had sinned, I won't deny any of these allegations.
And, yes, the wage of sin is death, and this man deserves to be
Punished.
Jesus took a deep breath and turned to His Father with
Outstretched arms and proclaimed, 'However, I died on the cross so
That this person might have eternal life and he has accepted Me as his Savior, so he is Mine.'
My Lord continued with, 'His name is written in the Book of Life,and no one can snatch h im from Me.
Satan still does not understand yet. This man is not to be given justice, but rather mercy.'
As Jesus sat down,
He quietly paused, looked at His Father and said,'There is nothing else that needs to be done.'
'I've done it all.'
The Judge lifted His mighty hand and slammed the gavel down.
The following words bellowed from His lips..
'This man is free.'
'The penalty for him has already been paid in full.'
'Case dismissed.'
As my Lord led me away, I could hear Satan ranting and raving,
'I won't give up, I will win the next one.' I asked Jesus as He gave
Me my instructions where to go next, 'Have you ever lost a case?'
Christ lovingly smiled and said,
'Everyone that has come to Me and asked Me to represent them has received the same verdict as you,
~Paid In Full~
If you do not pass this along to 15 people immediately,
Absolutely nothing will happen.
Passing this on to anyone you consider a friend,
(as I have done here), will bless you both.
'Stop telling God how big your storm is.
Instead, tell the storm how big your God is!
I have seen this before but it is so good I want to pass it on once again. It makes me very Thankful that the Lord died for my sins and He is my personal Saviour.
Waterloo Wonders Documentary Nov 26 8 PM
Sam,
This notice was in the clipping about Dick's book.
"For those who love the story of the "Waterloo Wonders",
a documentary about them is set to re-air at 8:00 P.M., November 26th PBS station, WOUB-TV.
I thought you would like to know this.
"YOU'VE NEVER HEARD AN ENGLISHMAN TELLING
A WOMAN, "YOU LOOK LIKE A MILLION POUNDS". ha ha
Take care
Phyllis Orth-Sparks
Thanks again, Phyllis! Dick Burdette originally wrote about the fabulous Waterloo Wonders high school basketball team out of southeastern Ohio when he was still a very young man. Per your info to me, he has re-released the book that I and so many of my friends have talked about throughout the years.
Dick, The Portsmouth Trojan basketballer played freshman basketball at Portsmouth with our good friend, Clay Vice, who later starred at Clay High School. They graduated in 1953. Dick from PHS and Clay from Clay HS. Clay played for Portsmouth's- and Cincinnati's great athlete, Don Monk, who, sadly, died at a very young age a little later.
Sam
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