Albert W. Lappin

Al passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at his home in Alamo Township.

He was born June 13, 1935 in Kalamazoo, the son of Willis and Florence (Black) Lappin. Al owned and operated an asphalt paving company until his retirement in 2000. On July 2, 1954 at Oshtemo Methodist Church he married Alice Briggs. Together they enjoyed wintering in Florida for 43 years.

For 8 years they lived on Pine Island, Florida before returning to the area in 2012. Al had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed fishing. He was a hard worker and was never one to sit still. Al was a member of the First Congregational Church of Otsego and the Kalamazoo County Fair Board.

Surviving are his wife; children, Deborah Lappin, Candace (Mark) Stevens and Dawn (Bob) Nyberg; 7 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and siblings, Dorla (Jim) Duncan, Donna Heighton and Ivan (Jasna) Lappin.

He was preceded in death by his 2 sons and a great-granddaughter.

According to his wishes cremation has taken place.

A walk through visitation will be held from 4-6:30 PM, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the First Congregational Church of Otsego.

A memorial service will be held in the spring.

Contributions in memory of Al may be made to

Wings of Hope Hospice

or to the First Congregational Church of Otsego.

Messages of condolence may be posted at

www.WinkelFuneralHome.com

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Dinah Howrigon

November 17, 2020 at 3:09 pm

So sorry Alice to hear of Als passing . your family is in our prayers.

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Tammy Bailey

November 17, 2020 at 3:10 pm

So very sorry to hear of the loss of this truly gentle soul. I feel blessed to have gotten to know Al and to have been able to sing with him a few times.

May God’s peace and understanding surround your entire family at this time and in the days to come.

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Sue Grooten

November 17, 2020 at 4:52 pm

Michael and I was so sad to hear of Al’s passing! Will miss his sense of humor and smiling face! Sending prayers and love to you!

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Mary Cioban

November 17, 2020 at 9:16 pm

Dear Alice, Jared and I are so sorry to hear of your loss of Al. Please know you will be in our prayers. May he fly high with the angels for heaven so wonderful to imagine.

I still have his Bible

Mary & Jared Cioban-Bockhorn, Cape Coral Fl

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Sheli Thompson-Gauthier

November 17, 2020 at 9:46 pm

Al was one of the sweetest people I have ever known. I am imagining him meeting Jesus and how awesome that must be for him. I am praying for you, Alice, and the rest of your family. I love you.

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Terry & Char Bonnell

November 18, 2020 at 7:02 am

Dear Alice,

We are saddened to hear of Al’s passing. We have such wonderful memories over many years. Loved Al’s hugs and the joy that was contagious whenever we were around him. May you all be comforted by God’s loving embrace during this difficult time. Sending our love and prayers.

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Steve Cook

November 18, 2020 at 2:27 pm

What a great sense of humor Uncle Al had. He inherited it from his father, our Grandfather Willis. He also inherited his stubbornness and great determination. I enjoyed my time working for Uncle Al. He had a big heart. I will miss his laugh and his ability to sing. with his siblings.

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EARL E CARL

November 18, 2020 at 2:49 pm

Dear Alice,

I know that your heart is broken, but rejoice, for all things have been made brand new. The time we spent with you and Al was much too short, but we will never forget it. I pray for God’s love and compassion to surround you and your family in these most difficult of times. Know in your heart that we shall meet again.

Decolores my friend. Earl & Cathie Carl

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Gordy & Judy

November 18, 2020 at 5:31 pm

What a great example of a kind Christian man what fun we had together . Rest in peace NELLO

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Ginny & Sonny

November 18, 2020 at 6:55 pm

We will never forget the good times with you. Al was a great guy. Davey still talks about “his fish” that Al helped him clean. Blessings, prayers and love to you.

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Gail anderWeele

November 18, 2020 at 8:22 pm

Alice, Debbie, Candy, and Dawn. I will always remember his laugh; it was contagious! I’ll remember , his from the heart, hugs! Lean on Our Lord He knows your pain Love and hugs to all of you. Love Gail VanderWeele (Rector)

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Reta Smith

November 19, 2020 at 7:16 am

Alice and family – I am so sorry for your loss of Al – he was such a joy to have known. He had such a good sense of humor and I enjoyed our trips to the Amish dinner and the many potlucks at Royal Estates! He always seemed so cheerful and made me laugh so many times! My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you! He will be missed by all!

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Valerie Helmer Cleveland

November 20, 2020 at 4:01 pm

My deepest sympathies to you and your families.

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Scott & Julie VanderNoot

November 23, 2020 at 9:07 am

We had the pleasure to get to know Al when we hired him to do our driveway. We were new home owners. Al put us at ease and helped raise our confidence. There are 8 driveways on our block that Al paved. Thanks Al for your superb service and honesty! RIP

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