In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation. Fred M. Rapert, St. Charles, MO, July 12, 2003, age 74. Loving husband of Marie (Schlesinger) Rapert; dear son of the late Alda (Rapert) Carron; beloved husband of the late Lucille (Knott) Rapert; beloved father of Karen Meresicky, Chris Cowan and Cheryl (Keith) Hackman; dear grandfather of Kevin M. (Angela C.) Feldewerth, Angela L. (Justin) Powell, Jeffrey (Sarah), Jeremy and Jenna Cowan, Ashlee and Joshua Hackman; great grandfather of Debra and Kevin T.; dear stepfather of the late Tom (Rita) Killoren; Jack (Cathy) Killoren, Lynn (Lou) Held, Maureen Cole, Mark (Michelle) Killoren, Laura (David) Tierney. Dear brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, step grandfather, step great grandfather, step brother-in-law, special family friend and close friend to many.