Henry J. Rapp, 73, Pontiac Route 3, died at 1:45 am today at St. James Hospital in Pontiac, Illinois. He had been in failing health two years and seriously ill four weeks. Mr. Rapp was born August 18, 1900 in Flanagan, Livingston County, Illinois, a son of John and Anna (Boston) Rapp.

He attended school in Pontiac and farmed until he retired in 1961.

He was married to Katie Theesfeld at Crescent City, February 15, 1928.

He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are his wife; a son, Eugene, Pontiac; a sister, Mrs. Mary Holzhauer, Joliet; a brother, William Rapp, Pontiac, and two grandchildren.

Five brothers, also two infant brothers and a sister preceded him in death.

His funeral was on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Raleigh J. Harris Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kenneth Dobson of the First United Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends called Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to the Presbyterian Church.

Source: Pontiac Daily Leader; Thu. 27 Jun 1974

* An unnamed infant sister also preceded him in death. The little brothers were both two years old.
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1900 United States Federal Census
Home in 1900: Nebraska, Livingston, Illinois
Household Members:
John Rapp 43
Anna M Rapp 54
Edward Rapp 17
Otto Rapp 15
George Rapp 14
Elizabeth Rapp 7
Mary Rapp 5
Frederick Rapp 3
William Rapp 1
* Henry was born a few months after this.

1910 United States Federal Census
Home in 1910: Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: John Rapp b. Illinois
Mother's Name: Anna M Rapp b. Illinois
Household Members:
John Rapp 53
Anna M Rapp 53
Otto Rapp 25
George Rapp 24
Elizabeth Rapp 17
Mary Rapp 14
Fred Rapp 13
William Rapp 11
Henry Rapp 9

U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records, 1826-1940
Name: Henry Jacob Rapp
Event Type: Confirmation
Birth Date: 18 Aug 1900
Baptism Date: 7 Sep 1900
Confirmation Date: 23 May 1915
Father: John Rapp
Church Name: First
Church Location: Pontiac, Illinois

U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Date: 12 Sep 1918
Name: Harry Jacob Rapp
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Aug 1900
Street address: R F D 8
Residence Place: Livingston, Illinois, USA
Occupation: Farm Hand for John Rapp
Relative: Father John Rapp
Height: Tall
Build: Slender
Color of Eyes: Blue
Color of Hair: Light brown

1920 United States Federal Census
Home in 1920: Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Household Members:
John Rapp 68
Anna Rapp 68
Louis Rapp 37
Bessie Rapp 30 (sister-in-law)
Loyd Rapp 2 6/12 (nephew)
Mary Rapp 24
Fred Rapp 23
William Rapp 21
Henry Rapp 19

1930 United States Federal Census
Home in 1930: Rooks Creek, Livingston, Illinois
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Katie A Rapp
Occupation: farmer
Household Members:
Henry J Rapp 29
Katie A Rapp 27
Eugene L Rapp 1 2/12

1940 United States Federal Census
Respondent: Yes
Home in 1940: Rooks Creek, Livingston, Illinois
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home: 2000
Highest Grade Completed: 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 52
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Henry Rapp 39
Katie Rapp 36
Eugene Rapp 11

U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Henry J Rapp
Residence Year: 1950
Residence Place: Pontiac, Illinois
Spouse: Kate Rapp
Publication Title: Pontiac, Illinois, City Directory, 1950

U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Henry Rapp
Last Residence: 61764 Pontiac, Livingston, Illinois, USA
Born: 18 Aug 1900
Died: Jun 1974
State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (1955-1957)