Mark Allen Raper

Mark Allen Raper, Chandler, Oklahoma, resident, was born on July 29, 1964, in Kankakee, Illinois, and departed this life at his residence on December 30, 2004, at the age of 40 years. Mark was the son of Wayne and Karen Bevins Raper. He graduated from the Momence High School in 1982 and moved with his family to a ranch near Chandler. He married Cheryl Rozell on March 11, 1989, in Chandler, Oklahoma. Mark worked many years for Auto Recovery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid NASCAR fan and watched every Sunday during racing season. He enjoyed raising Brangus cattle with his father and brothers and spending time on their ranch working the herds. Mark was a great father and loving husband and will be greatly missed. His Grandparents preceded Mark in death. Survivors include: Wife: Cheryl of the home: Two son?s: Joshua & Jacob Raper of the home: Parents: Wayne & Karen Raper of Chandler, OK: Two brothers & sister-in-law: David Raper of Chandler, OK: Jeff & Amanda Raper of Shawnee, OK: One sister: Debbie Raper of Chandler, OK: Father & mother-in-law:Wayne & Karen Rozell of Chandler, OK: Brother-in-law & wife:Gary & Lorri Rozell of Chandler, OK: A host of family and friends across the state of Oklahoma. Memorial donations may be sent to Union Bank of Chandler for a college fund for his children