Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Lapo, Charles A. April 1, 1958
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Lake Odessa Wave-Thursday April 3, 1958

CHARLES A. LAPO DIED TUESDAY
Charles A.Lapo, 95, retired business man passed away at his home Tuesday 
morning. He was born in Seneca county, Ohio and came with his parents, Jacob and 
Sarah Lapo when two years old to a farm in Sebewa township.

After his marriage to Nettie Bishop they operated a general store at Rosina, 
east of town before moving the business to Woodbury after the railroad was 
built. He built the first business building there and formed a partnership with 
Dan Fender selling farm implements and harnesses. Mr. Lapo was the first Post 
master at Woodbury and after serving four years was out four years by change 
administration and then back again to serve four more years.

In 1901 they moved to Lake Odessa where they built a business block on the east 
side of Main street purchasing the building from the late Hale McCarney. He took 
over the interests of his partner in 1914, as Mr.Fender retired because of ill 
health.

Mr.Lapo was very active in the Republican party and was also active in civic and 
community affairs. He served as Odessa township clerk for 32 years and township 
treasurer for two years, also served as village assessor and clerk for several 
years.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John (Veda) Blickenstaff of Plymouth, 
Mrs.Aubrey (Hildred) Davis and Mrs.Dean (Opal) Dodge; one son Claire all of Lake 
Odessa; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday (today) at the Pickens funeral chapel with 
burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Rev. Paul Robinson will officiate.



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