Leonard Joseph Vap was born November 3, 1927 to Joseph F. and Anna A. Kacirek Vap on the Vap homestead in Atwood, Kansas.
He died October 6, 1999 at his home in Atwood at the age of 71 years. He was a lifelong resident of Atwood. He worked for over 30 years at the Beaver Valley Roller Mill in Atwood. He retired from the Rawlins County Road and Bridge after 16 years of employment. He then continued to sell fireworks for the Boy Scouts of America and the 4-H Council. He mowed lawns for many widows in Atwood. He was a member of the National Guard during the Korean Conflict.
Leonard was united in marriage to Evelyn Deibert August 29, 1950 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby, Kansas. To this marriage, three children were born: James, Dale and Kathleen. The joys of his life included his faith and family, especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus #3033, Fourth Degree St. Pius X Assembly, Sacred Heart and Knights of Columbus choirs, was a church usher, 4-H leader, member of the Boy Scout district committee, worked with Little League Boys, and was in charge, along with his wife, Evelyn, of the Saturday potlucks at the Obert Senior Center in Atwood.
Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Melvin; and two sisters, Yvonne and Virginia. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn M. Vap; two sons, James L. Vap and Dale E. Vap; a daughter, Kathleen M. Vap; two brothers, Leo Vap and Eugene Vap; three sisters, Sister Joseph Ann Vap, Ramona Hanson and Geraldine Lane; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
He died October 6, 1999 at his home in Atwood at the age of 71 years. He was a lifelong resident of Atwood. He worked for over 30 years at the Beaver Valley Roller Mill in Atwood. He retired from the Rawlins County Road and Bridge after 16 years of employment. He then continued to sell fireworks for the Boy Scouts of America and the 4-H Council. He mowed lawns for many widows in Atwood. He was a member of the National Guard during the Korean Conflict.
Leonard was united in marriage to Evelyn Deibert August 29, 1950 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby, Kansas. To this marriage, three children were born: James, Dale and Kathleen. The joys of his life included his faith and family, especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus #3033, Fourth Degree St. Pius X Assembly, Sacred Heart and Knights of Columbus choirs, was a church usher, 4-H leader, member of the Boy Scout district committee, worked with Little League Boys, and was in charge, along with his wife, Evelyn, of the Saturday potlucks at the Obert Senior Center in Atwood.
Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Melvin; and two sisters, Yvonne and Virginia. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn M. Vap; two sons, James L. Vap and Dale E. Vap; a daughter, Kathleen M. Vap; two brothers, Leo Vap and Eugene Vap; three sisters, Sister Joseph Ann Vap, Ramona Hanson and Geraldine Lane; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Leonard Joseph Vap was born November 3, 1927 to Joseph F. and Anna A. Kacirek Vap on the Vap homestead in Atwood, Kansas.
He died October 6, 1999 at his home in Atwood at the age of 71 years. He was a lifelong resident of Atwood. He worked for over 30 years at the Beaver Valley Roller Mill in Atwood. He retired from the Rawlins County Road and Bridge after 16 years of employment. He then continued to sell fireworks for the Boy Scouts of America and the 4-H Council. He mowed lawns for many widows in Atwood. He was a member of the National Guard during the Korean Conflict.
Leonard was united in marriage to Evelyn Deibert August 29, 1950 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby, Kansas. To this marriage, three children were born: James, Dale and Kathleen. The joys of his life included his faith and family, especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus #3033, Fourth Degree St. Pius X Assembly, Sacred Heart and Knights of Columbus choirs, was a church usher, 4-H leader, member of the Boy Scout district committee, worked with Little League Boys, and was in charge, along with his wife, Evelyn, of the Saturday potlucks at the Obert Senior Center in Atwood.
Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Melvin; and two sisters, Yvonne and Virginia. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn M. Vap; two sons, James L. Vap and Dale E. Vap; a daughter, Kathleen M. Vap; two brothers, Leo Vap and Eugene Vap; three sisters, Sister Joseph Ann Vap, Ramona Hanson and Geraldine Lane; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
He died October 6, 1999 at his home in Atwood at the age of 71 years. He was a lifelong resident of Atwood. He worked for over 30 years at the Beaver Valley Roller Mill in Atwood. He retired from the Rawlins County Road and Bridge after 16 years of employment. He then continued to sell fireworks for the Boy Scouts of America and the 4-H Council. He mowed lawns for many widows in Atwood. He was a member of the National Guard during the Korean Conflict.
Leonard was united in marriage to Evelyn Deibert August 29, 1950 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby, Kansas. To this marriage, three children were born: James, Dale and Kathleen. The joys of his life included his faith and family, especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus #3033, Fourth Degree St. Pius X Assembly, Sacred Heart and Knights of Columbus choirs, was a church usher, 4-H leader, member of the Boy Scout district committee, worked with Little League Boys, and was in charge, along with his wife, Evelyn, of the Saturday potlucks at the Obert Senior Center in Atwood.
Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Melvin; and two sisters, Yvonne and Virginia. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn M. Vap; two sons, James L. Vap and Dale E. Vap; a daughter, Kathleen M. Vap; two brothers, Leo Vap and Eugene Vap; three sisters, Sister Joseph Ann Vap, Ramona Hanson and Geraldine Lane; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
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