Rick Lapp
November 26, 1950 - May 25, 2017
Obituary
DEFOREST - Rick Lapp, of DeForest, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, May 25, 2017. He was born on Nov. 26, 1950, in Medford, the son of Harry Lapp and Helen (Frahmann) Lapp. He graduated from Abbotsford High School with the class of 1968. Rick proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1972-1975, continued his studies and graduated from UW-Stevens Point in 1976. He was united in marriage to Patrice Schuster on Jan. 27, 1973. Rick worked for Lawrence Brothers in Sterling, Ill., and continued with other companies within Central Wisconsin and in the Madison area over the years. He retired in 2013 and was able to enjoy being outdoors whether it was fishing, asparagus picking or spending time with his family. Rick also enjoyed camping, canoeing and hiking around Wisconsin and loved watching the Badgers and Packers. He is survived by three daughters, Ryan (Travis) West, Jordan (Charles) Kostlevy and Kellen Lapp; son, Dylan Lapp; eight grandchildren, Annika, Alex, Marah, Jayden, Julia, Easton, Andreas and Mackenzie; brother, Donovan (Sharon) Lapp; twin sisters, Pat (Bob) Schneider and Nancy Stanley; sisters-in-law, Pam (Jerry) Offerdahl and Kathy Schuster; and many nieces and nephews; and close family and friends. Rick was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Maynard and Hazel Schuster; sister, Phyllis (Fred) Sheilds; brothers-in-law, Bob Schuster and Bill Stanley. In keeping with Rick's wishes, a private family service will be held. Memorials may be made to Friends of Wisconsin State Parks. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson EastFuneral & Cremation Care5203 Monona Dr.(608) 221-5420
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Dylan Lapp
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His soul will forever ripple through the waters and ride the wind through the pines.
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Trista Glover-Olson
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I spent much of my teenage years at RIck and Pat's house, they always welcomed me and Kellen's other brood of friends always taking over the house , crashing in the basement, laughing to all hour s of the night, playing shaving cream ping pong and making a crazy big mess. I also remember when Jana was visiting and the big dinner we had to celebrate my birthday and Jana's going away. You and Pat hosted are huge group. I will always remember your kind smile and your hearty laugh. You raised a beautiful family and will be missed greatly. Sending my thoughts and warm thoughts and love to Kellen, Pat, Dylan, Ryan, and Jordan. If any of you need anything please feel free to contact us.
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Trista & Grant
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Margaret Taylor
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Rick was one of my dad's best friends and also a co-worker at Lawrence Brothers in Sterling. They would hunt and fish together all of the time. One time my dad invited me to go wild black berry picking with him and Rick. My dad told me to follow Rick because he knew where all of the black berries were. I was on Rick like glue, the poor guy couldn't leave me behind no matter what. I followed him all day. I'm sure my dad was laughing. Rick gave me the nick name "step and a half" because I was always a step and a half behind him all day. The nick name stuck with me so whenever Rick would see me that's what he would call me. I would also babysit for Rick and Pat's two oldest girls. I looked at their library and found an Abby Hoffman book titled "Steal this Book". That made for good reading since I was about 14 years old. My memories of Rick will be of a man who loved his wife, family, and the outdoors. He had a beard and a smile and would make my dad laugh. Now they can get together and laugh again.
Margaret Eisentraut Taylor aka Step and a half