Obituary - Edwin A. Sapp

Edwin A. Sapp, 88, of Great Falls, passed away on May 29, 2015, of natural causes.

A memorial service with military honors will be held at New Hope Lutheran Ministry, 3125 5th Ave. South, Great Falls on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at 11 a.m. Interment will be held later at Hillcrest Lawn Mausoleum.

Edwin was born Feb. 13, 1927,  in Havre, Montana, to Edward and Margaret Sapp.  

He served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947. That same year he married his first wife, Doris Kiepke, and remained happily together until her passing in 1995.

Edwin worked at Buttrey Foods beginning in 1953, retiring from there in 1978.  

Edwin was fortunate enough to marry again, marrying his second wife, Ellen, in 2001. They shared many happy times until her passing in 2012.  

Edwin found great joy in fishing and boating at Holter Lake. He loved playing cards, with pinochle being his game of choice.  

Survivors include daughter, Sandra Holme of Great Falls; sons, Greg Sapp of Billings, Montana, and Edwin Sapp of Great Falls; brother, Henry Sapp of Havre; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Those who have preceded him in death include his parents; first wife, Doris; second wife, Ellen; and 10 siblings.  

Memorial donations may be sent to Meals on Wheels at 1620 12th Ave. N., Great Falls, or New Hope Lutheran Ministry