Carl William Rapp

Carl had a full life. He was a faithful man of God that served Jesus all of his life at Holy Family Catholic Church in Orange, CA then at St Norbert’s Catholic Church in Anaheim, CA and then Holy Family Catholic Church in Hesperia, CA where he was honored to walk in his life-long dream of becoming a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. He loved sacrificially and was an example of Christian piety to all those that knew him.

Carl enjoyed working with his hands and was a gifted craftsman and retired IBEW Electrician. He was passionate about giving High School Football Players a chance at College Athletic Scholarships and life-changing experiences. This passion fueled him to form the original High Desert All-Star Football Game in 2008! He was “built Ford tough” and loved classic car shows, he had his own candy-apple red convertible 56 Thunderbird, the love of his life! He was “Daddy” to his loyal Lady-Bess’ (3 Boxers, all with the same name), and could never get enough of the malt shop 50’sand 60’s genre of music to which he would often sing along to in a high-pitched Michael Jackson tone… eeek!

Carl was preceded in death by the wife of his youth and 48 years of life; Donna Lynn Rapp, his son and absolute hero, Carl Kenneth Rapp, his father, Carl F. Rapp, and his mother Dorothy McKnight Rapp. He is survived by his second wife of 3 years, Paula Crew; His sisters Madeline Dyer and Cecilia Goff, and her husband Dennis. His oldest daughter, Michelle Rashid and her husband Danny. His youngest daughter, Rachel Kristofic and her husband Kyle. Carl has 3 grandchildren that made him an incredibly proud Grandpa; Joel Rashid and his wife Sarah; Hannah Rapp; Chase Rashid and his wife Hannah. Carl has 2 sweet great-grandchildren; Daisy Lynn and William Carl.

A Rosary, at 9:30AM, and Funeral Mass, at 10:00AM will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022

at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9974 I Avenue, Hesperia, CA 92345 with a Celebration of Life Reception to follow.

Final Resting Place will be The McKnight family plot at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans, LA.