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6301 Fairfield Ave.
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“Karen, Karl, Marti, and families,
I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. I am praying for all of you. He is truly loved, greatly admired, and...Read More »
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1 of 8 | Posted by: Mity Livensparger-Gottschalk - OH
“I am deeply sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working for Don at Rogers Markets. He will be truly missed.
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2 of 8 | Posted by: Barbara Charais - Indianapolis, IN
“So sorry to hear of Mr. Raufer's death. I remember seeing him at Rodgers when I'd go in with mom, or just to buy some candy when I was a kid. He...Read More »
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3 of 8 | Posted by: Ceil Charais
“It was a pleasure working for Don at Rogers market. He gave me my very first job and a lot of experience.He will be truly missed My thoughts and...Read More »
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4 of 8 | Posted by: Pamela Miser Jordan
“In the short time that we knew Don we could tell the special person he was. We are so glad that we had a chance to know him. The whole family is in...Read More »
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5 of 8 | Posted by: Phil and Peggy Hoghe - Fort Wayne, IN
“So sorry for your loss! Please know you are in our prayers.
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6 of 8 | Posted by: bette and eric schaab - IN
“To the family,
Thank you for allowing me to assist in the care of Don. I'll miss his humor, smile, and gorgeous eyes. He was always so kind...Read More »
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7 of 8 | Posted by: Automne Holmes - Fort Wayne, IN
“I will always remember Uncle Don for his great sense of humor. He always made me laugh.
My prayers go out to Aunt Karen and all the family.
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8 of 8 | Posted by: Kelly Crago (Black) - Fort Wayne, IN
Donald J. Raupfer, 77, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011 in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Donald was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and worked as a Manager with Rogers Market for 40 yrs, retiring in 1989. He was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church and enjoyed family activities, flower gardening and traveling. Surviving are his wife, Karen S. Raupfer; son, Karl R. (Lisa) Raupfer; daughter, Marti J. (Rick) Foltz; grandchildren, Madison Foltz, Ben and Ashley Raupfer, Lauren (Cary) Hoghe and Heather (Gary) Hipskind; great-grandchildren, Grace Hipskind and Lily Ann Hipskind; sister; Eloise Harmeyer; and sister-in-law, Geraldine Raupfer all of Fort Wayne. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Edward B. and Catherine Raupfer; and brother, James Raupfer. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30am Tuesday at St. Therese Catholic Church, Fr. David Rupert officiating, with calling one hour prior. Visitation is Monday 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Avenue. Entombment in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN. Memorials may be made to the St. Therese Building Fund or masses or the Ronald McDonald House. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.
