John G. Lapp

Condolences. I was privileged to work with John. Infact, I pulled John out of retirement in 1993. He wrote and strategized with my company and for my clients up to 2017. I was blessed that he was always available to help me with his insightful views. At least once a years we visited with each other and always enjoyed pizza and salad together. He is definitely missed.

I didn't know John particularly well--he was much older than I was. But we worked closely together in writing and editing the history of St. Andrew's parish. I always found him to be a remarkably kind and charitable person, unusually interested in others' insights and ideas. I am glad to have known him. Requiem aeternam.

Dear John, I thought you would like to know that I am saving a seat for you across from me at a booth, both at Zingermans and at Village Kitchen. When I go to these two places now, the seat that I will occupy will honor your very precious memory. I have a lot of very wonderful memories embedded in my heart having to do with all of the times we shared together. We both shared the pride and joy of being alumni of The University of Michigan, and both of us went on after receiving an AB degree to...

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John (Mr. Lapp) hired me for my first job in the advertising business. (He will always be my favorite boss.) Not only did he teach me about copywriting and the ad biz itself, he taught me - by example - how to present myself, how to treat fellow employees and to respect the work place. Nobody carried himself with more class or sophistication than Mr. Lapp, and a kinder more generous man I have never met. He was simply the best. We remained friends throughout the rest of his life, and he...