History & Staff

Personalized service options allow you to honor your loved ones in a way that is both meaningful and healing. We hope to provide support and caring while delivering memorial services that celebrate life and help families find the peace they deserve.
If you’re seeking an honorable celebration of life, we invite you to learn more about where we came from, our vision, and the dedicated people behind our work.

A History of Caring

Rapp Funeral Services was founded in 1982 to provide the Washington area with a low-cost alternative to traditional funeral homes. This philosophy and approach continues today.

Our staff is knowledgeable, courteous and understanding, our services handled with dignity and respect. If you’re seeking information about arranging your funeral or cremation ahead of time, if you need to arrange services today, or if you simply want to learn more about your options, we are here to help.

Our Staff’s Dedication to Respectful Care

A funeral, or memorial service, should provide family members and loved ones with the chance to reflect, remember, and celebrate a life well-lived. Our goal is to create exceptional services and experiences that fulfill the wishes of your loved one. Our experienced Funeral Directors provide guidance on the crucial first steps toward healing.


George Ronald Wilkes
Mortician's Assistant

Lily Buerkle
Licensed Funeral Director