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John DeLap Obituary
John K. DeLap, 72, of Fond du Lac, died Friday, January 16, 2015 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born March 5, 1942 in Oshkosh, the son of Leon and Lorraine Funk DeLap. John was raised by his mother and stepfather Irv Velie. John served in the U.S. Army from August 1960 to May 1962. On October 5, 1963 he married RaeJean Hall in Waukegan, IL. John worked for Rueping Leather until 1973 when he began his career as a welder with Mercury Marine, retiring in 2002. He was a member of Lighthouse Anglers and Sheboygan Area Great Lakes Sport Fisherman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, long drives and visiting with people. He will be remembered for saying, "John DeLap, the fishin magician and my mission is fishin."
He is survived by his wife, RaeJean; one son, Timothy (Jerrae) DeLap of Fond du Lac; one daughter, Doreen (Scott) Doleshaw of Fond du Lac; four grandchildren, Jasmine, Jade, Jordan, and Joshua; one great grandson, Emerson. He is further survived by his siblings, Kathleen (Henry) Irizarry, Wayne (Sue) DeLap, William DeLap, all of Fond du Lac, Allen (Shirley) Velie of Milwaukee, Dennis (Jeanne) Velie of Florida, and Joye (Dan) Stafford of Oakfield; brothers and sisters-in-law, Pat Langacker, Ralph Hall, Sara (Pete) Schwartz, Marlene (Bob) Thinnes, all of Fond du Lac, Dan Denslow of Green Lake, and Donna DeLap of Fond du Lac; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather; two brothers, Lee DeLap and Willard DeLap; one sister, Lois Denslow; sister-in-law, Joan Hall; brothers-in-law, Peter Hall and Harold Langacker.
The visitation will be held from 3:00 - 6:00 pm on Monday, January 19, 2015 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday, January 19, 2015 at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. Private entombment will take place in Shrine of Rest Mausoleum, Ledgeview Memorial Park.
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Memories and Condolences
for John DeLap
Cathy Tolsma
January 20, 2015
Seems like just yesterday he was showing off the special deals he got in town. Sorry for your loss.
From his old neighbors.
January 20, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
GARY & PAT ST. MARY
January 20, 2015
Raejean
Our thoughts and prayers
are with you and family
Steve and Anna(Becker) Donohue
January 19, 2015
john you where a great friend you will be missed. Broder Family
Grandma Bette Grandpa Woody
January 19, 2015
Our thoughts prayers are with you at the lose of your Grandpa John,
Woody and Bette Boettcher
January 19, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Grandma Bette Grandpa Woody
January 19, 2015
our thoughts and prayers are with you at the lose of your grandpa john
Mary Lou Stronach
January 19, 2015
RaeJean, Doreen and family. I have a heavy heart thinking of you all. Please know I'm praying for you and I sure loved John. He was a very special person in my life. I choose to remember his fun loving way. He will be missed.
A limb has fallen from the family tree that says...
Grieve not for me,
Remember the best times you had with me.
The laughter, the fun, the song.
The good life I lived while I was strong.
January 19, 2015
RaeJean Sorry to hear of Johns passing our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mary (Wix) McCadden
Laura Lee
January 19, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Chris Olig
January 19, 2015
Very sad to hear of John's passing. I enjoyed talking with him about his adventures in fishing and hunting.
January 19, 2015
Sorry to hear about your father passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Dan
Alyce Ross (Thinnes)
January 19, 2015
My deepest sympathies to you all.
Debbie Schneider
January 18, 2015
So sorry to here the sad news, Tim.
Dan Buzzell
January 18, 2015
You always brought a smile to my face. I'll never forget your hunting and fishing stories.
Jeff Putzke
January 18, 2015
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Phil Smith
January 18, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to John and his family. Never forget the good times we had hunting and fishing!
Robert Babcock
January 18, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
The Staff of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home
January 18, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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