David Lapp

David L. Lapp, 73, of West Liberty, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at his residence due to complications of cancer and multiple sclerosis.

He was born February 17, 1940 in Champaign County Ohio, to the late Boyd A. and Ruth E. (Hartzler) Lapp. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Esther Kirkendall.

He is survived by his wife Shirley Lapp; a son, Richard (Diane) Stayrook of Belle Center, Ohio; grandchildren, Ryin Stayrook, Kasie, Shane, and Taylor Quay, all of Belle Center; his sisters, Sara (Ralph) Janzen of Buhler, Kansas and Carol (Tim) Graber of Hurley, South Dakota; his brothers, John (Jane) Lapp of Manheim, Pennsylvania, Sam (Gail) Lapp of Crowley, Texas, Joe (Sarah) Lapp of Anderson, Indiana and Steve (Miriam) Lapp of West Liberty; a brother-in-law, Darrel Kirkendall of Bluffton, Ohio, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A 1958 graduate of Salem High School, Dave retired in 2000 from Honda of America in Marysville, Ohio where he worked for many years. He loved his tractors and loved to be outdoors working in his lawn and landscaping.

An 11:00 A.M. memorial service will be held Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Oak Grove Mennonite Church in West Liberty. Pastor Lee Ortman of the West Liberty United Methodist Church will be officiating. There are no calling hours planned. A private interment will be at the Oak Grove Cemetery in West Liberty.

The staff of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in West Liberty handled the arrangements for the family.

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