Michael Eugene Rappenecker, 73, of Burlington, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.

Born May 15, 1951 in Burlington, he was the son of Donald E. and Mildred “Midge” A. Hallgren Rappenecker. Michael graduated from Burlington High School in 1970.

Michael worked for United Parcel Service, City Parks department mowing grass and at Southeastern Community College as a ground’s keeper for many years until his retirement.

Michael was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church.&nbsp; He raced radio control cars, enjoyed going to his sister’s house, watching TV and he liked going to 34 raceways.&nbsp; He had a good sense of humor.

Survivors include his sister Donna (Harold) Badtram of West Burlington; five nephews Brian and Kevin Klein, Kaleb Klein, David Lee Rappenecker and Donnie Rappenecker; one niece Danielle Rappenecker; one great nephew James Rappenecker and one great niece Abigail Rappenecker.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother David Rappenecker and a sister in infancy.

The funeral service for Michael will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, September 6 at Lunning Chapel with Chaplain Andrew Oldfield officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.&nbsp; Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for a memorial marker.

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 </figure>Michael Eugene Rappenecker, 73, of Burlington, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.Born May 15, 1951 in Burlington, he was the son of Donald E. and Mildred “Midge” A. Hallgren Rappenecker. Michael graduated from Burlington High School in 1970.Michael worked for United Parcel Service, City Parks department mowing grass and at Southeastern Community College as a ground’s keeper for many years until his retirement.Michael was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church.&nbsp; He raced radio control cars, enjoyed going to his sister’s house, watching TV and he liked going to 34 raceways.&nbsp; He had a good sense of humor.Survivors include his sister Donna (Harold) Badtram of West Burlington; five nephews Brian and Kevin Klein, Kaleb Klein, David Lee Rappenecker and Donnie Rappenecker; one niece Danielle Rappenecker; one great nephew James Rappenecker and one great niece Abigail Rappenecker.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother David Rappenecker and a sister in infancy.The funeral service for Michael will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, September 6 at Lunning Chapel with Chaplain Andrew Oldfield officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.&nbsp; Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.A memorial has been established for a memorial marker.