Philip L. Rapsavage, a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was 94 years old at the time of his death.
Born on Sept. 21, 1924, Philip was the son of Edward and Iva Loreana Friend Rapsavage. He was born in Detroit, Mich., but spent much of his youth in Litchfield, Ill. It was there where he met Eleanor Baga, to whom he would be married on Sept. 23, 1950, in Warsaw’s Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Eleanor preceded Philip in passing on March 22, 2018, after more than 68 years together.
Philip was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army. He was also a longtime member of the American Legion, VFW and Moose Lodge.
He enjoyed playing board games and card games, especially euchre. He attended First Christian Church, Warsaw, when he could and was very social, never knowing a stranger.
Professionally, Philip had been a car salesman, working for Munson Chevrolet, Petro Brothers and others, in addition to owning Spartan Automotive.
Those who survive include son, Roger Rapsavage (fiancée Darlene Burkel) of Warsaw; son, Bob Daughterty (wife Barb) of Morgantown, Ky.; grandson, Ryan Rapsavage (wife Lindsay) of Warsaw; great-grandson, Raiden Rapsavage, at home; brother, Wayne Rapsavage of Warsaw; and sister, Deanna Gregory of Logansport.
Those who preceded Philip in death include his wife, Eleanor Rapsavage; daughter, Suzy Rapsavage; great-granddaughter, Lainey Kay Rapsavage; sister, Joyce Rosella Leek; and his parents.
Calling will be held at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27.
A graveside service will be held later in the week in Calvary Cemetery, Pana Ill.
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Memorials to the activities department of Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, 900 Provident Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580.
