Phoenix, Arizona
Lapan, Stephen D. Stephen D. Lapan passed on April 19, 2011. His death followed a short illness from complications related to chronic pancreatitis. Steve was born in Aurora, IL (1940) and attended K-12 schooling in Galva, IL, where he was an outstanding athlete. In 1962 he graduated from...
Read MoreI was one of Mr. Lapan's sixth grade students during his first year in teaching. He made an incredible difference in my life. My condolences to his family, may he rest in peace.
Sara Bonnet
April 30, 2011 | San Diego (formerly Roberts-, CA
Dr. Lapan was an inspiration to so many of us as we made our way through the NAU doctoral program. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his beloved wife, Pat, and his family.
Drs. Walt and Ann Coker
April 27, 2011
I was a freshman when Steve was a senior at Galva H.S. He was a great athlete and had a great sense of humor. To me he was larger than life. He was one of the happiest men I have ever known and he always seemed to live life to the fullest. Our lives are poorer without him.
Bob Callis
April 27, 2011 | Boulder, CO
On behalf of the entire Galva Wall of Fame committee, we would like to convery our heart felt condolences to the Lapan family. This past February, Steve's 1958 Basketball Team was inducted into the Galva High School Wall of Fame. In my email correspondence with Steve, I know this was something he was very proud of and I hope he enjoyed the video sent to him of the ceremony. From all of us in Galva and elsewhere, we will miss you Steve.
Jason Bates
April 26, 2011 | Galva, IL
