Rose Ruth Rapp, 94, of Mulberry, formerly of Syracuse (Lake Papakeechie), passed away 2:14 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, at St. Elizabeth East Hospital, Lafayette.

She was born Feb. 7, 1920, in New Paris to Andrew and Louise (Steiglitz) Rapp.

Rose worked approximately 40 years as a spot welder for Anderson-Bolling Manufacturing and its predecessor Barler Metals and served a term as union president.  She was a member of the Wawasee Community Bible Church and a long-time member of the Papakeechie Lake Association.

She is survived by sisters: Lucille Smith, Goshen; Esther (John) Houston, Elkhart; brother: George (Rosemary) Rapp, Sacramento, Calif.; loving nieces and nephews: Dianne (Wayne) Fincher and Judge Kathy Smith, both of Frankfort; Rick Rapp, Milford; Cindy (Doyle) Kolberg, Syracuse; Jeanette (Fred) Silva and Doug (Lalania) Rapp, both of Calif.; Kim (Dale) Brown, Elkhart; and sister-in-law: Norma Rapp, Milford.

Preceding her in death are her parents, sister, Mildred Rapp, brothers, Floyd, Elmer and Harry Rapp and a niece, Linda Rapp.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister: Mildred Rapp; brothers: Floyd, Elmer and Harry Rapp; and a niece: Linda Rapp.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen, where the service will follow at 1 p.m.  Pastor Josh Wieland will officiate and burial will be in Milford Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Clinton County Humane Society, 825 Issac Walton Dr., Frankfort, Ind. 46041 or the charity of your choice.