Ira Junior DeLapp, 90, of Norwalk died on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Gaymont Care Center.  He was born in Hartland Township on December 30, 1931, the son of Ira and Alta (Ridenour) DeLapp Sr.   He was a graduate of New London High School in 1952.

Ira is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Reep) DeLapp. They married on March 2, 1973 and shared 49 years of marriage together. They lived in Clarksfield Township for 40 years before moving to Norwalk.

He is also survived by his nephews Patrick DeLapp of Colorado & Michael DeLapp of Kansas, which he enjoyed talking to every week & Craig DeLapp of Huron, OH.  He was previously married and had 5 children.

Ira really loved all his wife's nieces and nephews and treated them like his own.  He had lots of good times partying with them.

Ira started his own upholstery shop, which he operated for 5 years, before beginning his 35 year career with Norwalk Furniture, he retired in 1988.

While living in the country, Ira enjoyed gardening, tending to his flowers, woodworking, painting, & helping his wife host their large Christmas parties. He also enjoyed fishing in the pond in his front yard. While living in town, he enjoyed yardwork and raised the best-looking roses and lilies around.

In earlier years, Ira was a little league coach and a Cub Scout leader. He loved to play golf and was a member of the Norwalk Furniture League. He enjoyed going out fishing with his brother Harry on Lake Erie.  Ira was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns, Cavs, and the Indians.

Ira was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Morry and Harry DeLapp.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 10:30 am until the time of the 12:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Eastman Funeral Home, 200 West Main Street, New London, OH 44851.  Burial will follow in Clarksfield Methodist Cemetery, Zenobia Road, Wakeman.  Online condolences may be shared at www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.