Earl Rapp

Earl J. Rapp, 91, of Wyomissing, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2010 at Heather Court at the Highlands of Wyomissing, where he had been a resident since April 8, 2009.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Samuel E. Rapp, and Marion L. (Regar) Rapp Hughes, and the stepson of the late William P. Hughes.

He was the husband of Audrey E. (Clements) Lachman Rapp; and the widower of Olive M. "Perry" (Jacoby) Rapp.

He was a 1935 graduate of Reading High School, and worked as a Finance Manager for the Glenn L. Martin Company, later known as Martin Marietta Co. in Maryland for 35 years, retiring in 1976, and became a member of the Retired Association of Martin Marietta.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter: Elaine J. (Rapp) Steele of Egg Harbor Twp., NJ; a Grandcat: Freddie; and a Godson: Rev. David P. Gehret of Baltimore, MD.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.