S. W. Delap
April 12, 1931 - July 7, 2021
S.W. Delap, 90, of Wapakoneta, died 12:18 a.m., Wed. July 7, 2021, at Springview Manor, Lima. He was born April 12, 1931, in Birmingham, AL, the son of Shelby & Blanche (McCown) Delap, who preceded him in death. Survivors include, 4 children, Chris Rockhold, Worthington, OH; Darla Costa, Lima, OH; Butch (Vicky) Delap, Wapakoneta; Bob Delap, Oakland, CA; 5 grandchildren, Ali (John) Basinger, Michael (Amy) Costa, Joshua Delap, Lela Delap, David Delap; 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 5 sisters, Margaret O’Neal, Anne “Ruth” Miller, Alma Delap, Myrl Rhoades, Coy Greiwe. S.W. retired in 1989 from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., St. Marys, OH, after 38 years of service. He was a 1949 graduate of Blume High School. S.W. was an accomplished carpenter and woodworker. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thurs. July 15, 2021, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, with Rev. Brian Vernon officiating. Burial is to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive family and friends 3-7 p.m., Wed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Assn. or the Auglaize Co. Council on Aging. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
S.W. Delap, 90, of Wapakoneta, died 12:18 a.m., Wed. July 7, 2021, at Springview Manor, Lima. He was born April 12, 1931, in Birmingham, AL, the son of Shelby & Blanche (McCown) Delap, who preceded him in death. Survivors include, 4 children,... View Obituary & Service Information