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2016
Edward Chapp Obituary
Stuart, FL
Edward R "Big Ed" Chapp, 91, was promoted to heaven January 18, 2016. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin March 14, 1924. He was a Veteran of WWII and served as a Naval Engineer in the Pacific Theatre where he developed a love for the ocean. He retired from Milwaukee County where he served as a Deputy Sheriff for 30 years.
Survived by Ruth (nee Spies), his wife of 65 years, Terry and Katie Chapp, Julie and Bob Jakubowski, and Jodie and Don Eurich. Loving grandfather of Jaime, Christopher, Jennifer, Joseph, Timothy, and Andrew. Great grandfather of Hanna, Julia, Finny, Sophia, Camden, Cecilia, Gracie, Aubrey, Sam, Rory, Nolan, and Lacey.
Long-time resident of Rocky Point, Stuart, FL, he loved boating, fishing, reading, and listening to Big Band music. He will be greatly missed.
Memorial service Friday, January 22, 2016, 10:00am, Stuart Lodge (Chapel), 1301 SE Palm Beach Rd, Stuart, FL 34994. In lieu of flowers, donations to Stuart Lodge.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Lynn Layton
January 18, 2017
Miss you Ed.
April 4, 2016
As a fellow Milwaukee County Retiree, I send my sincere condolence to the Chapp Family. May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who fall asleep in death, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15
Gwendolyn Quezaire Retiree 1995 (Courthouse & Welfare Dept)
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