Bennie Francis Rapacon
September 16, 1948 – April 5, 2014
Bennie Francis Rapacon, 64 died Saturday at his home unexpectedly. He was raised in Vallejo California before moving to Lassen County in 1994. Bennie enlisted in the US Army, serving in Vietnam. He was an Air Borne Ranger and proud recipient of the Purple Heart Medal of Honor.
He retired from Sierra Army Depot in 2012 and was enjoying his retirement. He had many achievements in his life from being a 5th Degree Black Belt in Kajukenbo to golfing PRO-AM with Chi Chi Rodrigues. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, boating, fishing, watching sporting events and going to the movies. Bennie was a special man and will be missed by many.
Survivors include his wife Regina, brother Christopher and his wife Rita, sister Leslie Brundige, sons Bennie Francis II and his wife Michelle and Richard, daughters Talayna Bautista and her husband Tino, Amanda and Misty, 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Friday April 18 at 11:00 am at the Herlong Post Chapel.
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