Obituary: William E. Lapp

April 8, 1942-Aug. 21, 2024

William E. Lapp, of Grand Island, died Aug. 21, 2024.

He was married to the love of his life, Dianne E. (nee Martin) Lapp, for 58 wonderful years.

Born in Buffalo to Anna Mae (nee Ott) Lapp and Daniel G. Lapp, he was a longtime resident of Riverside, recently living on Grand Island. He graduated from Riverside High School and worked as a glazier for 38 years. He was a retired member of Glaziers and Glassworkers Local 660.

William was the beloved father of the late Laura Lynn and William E. (Daria); and the cherished grandpa of Cole and Laura. “Brother Bill” was a rock to his large close family: Daniel (Carol), the late Clifford (Dianne), the late Ann Marie “Ri-Ri” (Charles “Chuck” Pribek), the late Dean “Del” (Vivian), Dawn (Walter Szpylman), Lawrence “Larry” (Doreen), and Jennifer (Andrew Greco). He was the brother-in-law to the late Mary Susan (Lance Kohn), Catherine, John (Cherri), Lawrence “Larry” (Susan), William “Billy” (Marylynn), Margaret “Peggy” (Steve Reinhardt), the late Christopher (Michelle), and Joseph. Till the end, he remained a reliable and loyal friend to many. He will be fondly missed by multitudes of cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He died at home as he wished.

Visitation was held Friday, Aug. 23, at Kaiser Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Saturday, Aug. 24, at St. Stephen's Church. Share condolences at kaiserfuneral.com.