Henry Harold Grapper, age 73, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021.
A private family graveside will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad.
Henry was born in New Prague, MN on August 5, 1948, to parents Henry A. and Florence (Conrady) Grapper. Following his high school graduation, Henry enlisted in the United States Army.
Throughout life, Henry enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. He was a quiet, reserved individual and is missed greatly by his sister, Carol Grapper; nephews and nieces, John Frankki, Deborah Saddler, Ben Buser, and Melissa Buser; many great-nephews and great-nieces.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kenneth Grapper.
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Andrea & Marvin Edel
We Marvin & Andrea E. will miss Hank very much. We are neighbors of him . Marvin and I helped him when he needed help as well as he helped us also. He was the person that came and brought his tiller and worked up and area for us to have asparagus and then even tilled up and area for me to have flowers in. That was back many years ago. He also would come over to check any mushrooms if we weren’t sure about them. Marvin would take him to pick up his vehicle if he had some work done on in Kilkenny. to pick it up and also kept the driveway in tack and gravel on put on. In the winter he kept the driveway plowed so he could get out. This is what neighbors do for each other. He will be GREATLY missed.
Sandra Jones
David and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to Hanks family. We are deeply saddened to hear of Hanks passing.
He was a dear friend and neighbor. We attended Prior Lake school together. Hank was my brothers roommate. David and Hank severed in Vietnam together. Hank was a wonderful neighbor who would help you out in your hour of need. He worked hard and played hard. Hank would share his orchard, gardening and canning secrets. He knew where to find the best little pickles for canning. Hank loved the outdoors. He loved raising and watching his special pigeons soar & roll in the sky. Hank also loved hunting, fishing, and mushroom picking.
When Prior Lake school was out for the summer we would go to SunSet and Fish Lake beaches to pass the summertime.
We’d cheer him on at the Prior Lake basket ball games as he flew up & down the court in his little shortie shorts with those crazy legs. Hank served his community, his friends, and his country.
We loved Hank and will miss his jokes his good deeds and his love of life.
Hank will be greatly missed.
Soar free our friend and brother.
David Menke & Sandra Jones