Born March 11, 1925 in Lansing, the son of the late George and Pearl (Leahey) Rapelje, passed away April 14, 2013 at the age of 88. Gordon proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the South Pacific. He retired from MSU after 45 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents; and wife Ilamae in 1993. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife, Shirley; sons, Michael (Nancy) Rapelje, Lawrence Rapelje and Robin Rapelje; grandchildren, Jim, Jason, Marie, Emily, Sarah, and Roy; as well as 9 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 19th at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Thursday, April 18th at the funeral home. For those desiring, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter, 310 N. Main St., Ste. 100, Chelsea, MI 48118 in memory of Gordon. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com
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