Jarrell "Jerry" Vincent Wrape

Jarrell Vincent “Jerry” Wrape, 93, of Little Rock, passed away October 4, 2022. Born in Little Rock to Aloysius John Wrape, Sr. and Azile Hogan Wrape, he graduated from Catholic High School for Boys, the University of Notre Dame with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a Degree in Mathematics. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving on the USS Iowa and USS New Jersey, with his brother Bill. Jerry then worked alongside his brothers Al and Bill in the family business, Wrape Forest Industries, and later as a stockbroker and wealth manager at Prudential.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sue Keith Wrape, having just celebrated their 68^th wedding anniversary on October 2. Also surviving are his sister, Ann James; brother, William R. Wrape; children, Jerry Wrappe, Jr. of St. Joseph, MO; Tom (Melanie Hanssen) Wrappe of Los Gatos, CA, Steve (Maureen Kerrigan) Wrappe of Great Falls, VA and Joan (Monty) Kickert of Leesburg, VA; daughter-in-law,  Barb Wrappe of Winston-Salem, NC; grandchildren, Megan Wrappe, Allen Wrappe, Thomas Wrappe, Will Wrappe, Max Wragan, Jack Wragan and Anne Kickert; and an extensive family of nieces and nephews of the Wrape, James, Nenon, Keith and Cook families. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, sons, Michael Wrape (infant), Dan Wrappe, daughter, Judith Wrappe, and siblings, Aloysius Wrape and Patricia Nenon.

Jerry loved the outdoors and enjoyed deer and elk hunting and took pride in his maintained yard. He loved playing cards, especially with his best buddy, Jim Chronister and their wives. In his leisure time he could often be found watching sports, especially his alma mater, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He discovered a passion for running during his 50s, running mid to long distances and even completed the New York Marathon. 

Jerry was known for being a man of faith and a close friend and supporter of the Carmelite Sisters of Little Rock and the Carmelite Friars of Marylake Monastery. He contributed humor and lightness to all around. "Uncle Jerry" was known for his good humor and teasing. He was well loved and added excitement and fun to any gathering,and was often a silent support to those who needed it.

The family wishes to give special thanks to Jerry’s loving caretakers and the staffs of SeniorKare, Woodland Heights, UAMS and Arkansas Hospice.

Memorials be made to Carmelite Sisters, 7201 W. 32 nd St., Little Rock, AR 72204; or the Carmelite Friars of Marylake Monastery, 5151 Marylake Dr., Little Rock, AR 72206.

Memorials may also be made to the Judith Anne Wrappe Memorial Awards at the Universityof Notre Dame, University of Arkansas Little Rock and University of Arkansas Fort Smith. (see below for detailed instructions) 

A Rosary will be held at 6:00 pm, Friday, November 4, followed by a reception, at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, 1003 N. Tyler, Little Rock, AR 72205. Funeral Mass and Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, November 5 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 1321 S. Van Buren St., Little Rock, AR 72204. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery and a reception at the Bailey Alumni Center, University of Arkansas Little Rock, 5801 W. 28th St., Little Rock, AR 72204. 

Memorials for the Judith Anne Wrappe Memorial Award donations

Judith Wrappe Memorial Award at University of Notre Dame: 

Online:  Give to Notre Dame.  Click- 'Write in your own designation' box and then type in 'Judith Anne Wrappe Memorial Art Endowment'.  Use the 'Dedicate Gift' box and select 'In memory of' and type 'Jerry Wrape' in the name box.

Telephone: 574-631-5150. Fonors should indicate "for the Judith Anne Wrappe Memorial Art Endowment and in memory of Jerry Wrape."

 Mail - University of Notre Dame, Department of Development, 1100 Grace Hall, Notre Dame,
IN 46556.  Note on check:  for the Judith Anne Wrappe Memorial Art Endowment.  Donors can also indicate that the gift is In Memory of Jerry Wrape.

Judith Anne Wrappe Memorial Award at the University Arkansas Little Rock 
Online:  https://ualr.edu/giving/product/student-success/, type: Judith Wrappe Scholarship.

Mail: UA Little Rock Office of Development, 2801 S University Ave., Little Rock AR

72204. Make checks payable to: UALR Foundation. Note on check: for Judith Wrappe Scholarship. You may want to indicate the gift is in memory of Jerry Wrape. 

Judith Anne Wrappe Memorial Award at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith 

Online: UAFS Giving, In Honor/Memory of Someone Special-type Jerry Wrape; under Gift Instructions, type "designation-Judith Anne Wrape Memorial Fund." 

Telephone: 479-788-7020/800-532-9094. Donors should indicate "for Judith Anne Wrape Memorial Fund in memory of Jerry Wrape." 

Mail: Make checks payable to UAFS Foundation, PO Box 3649, Fort Smith, AR 72913. Note on check: for Judith Anne Wrappe Fund and gift is in memory of Jerry Wrape.