Richard J. Lapham IV, 70, of Willow Street, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 24, 2016.

He was the husband of Donna Miller Lapham, with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage this past May 15th. He will be deeply missed.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Richard J. Lapham III and the late Anna E. Geiter Lapham. Rick was a 1963 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. Later, he earned his license to captain fishing charters from Lewes, Delaware. He had worked for Yellow Freight Systems for 28 years, until retiring in 2004.

Rick was a member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association and the National Rifle Assn. for many years. He enjoyed shooting clay targets and his marksmanship won him several trophies. Recently, he enjoyed hosting the Paradise Sportsman's Assn. every Wednesday. He loved the great outdoors, enjoying camping, hunting, fishing, and archery.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son: Richard J. Lapham V of Willow Street; his daughter Daphne married to Lowell Fry of Manheim; his four grandchildren Richard VI, Colin, Kayla, and Alyssa; his sister Diana married to Donald Strauch of Eaton, CO and his two brothers: Perry married to Sandy Lapham of South Bend, IN and Larry married to Darlene Lapham of Felton, DE. He is also survived by his aunt Shirley Musacchio of Quarryville and by several cousins, nieces, and nephews. The family would like to thank everyone, especially our wonderful friends and neighbors for all of the heartfelt prayers and moral support.

Friends will be received on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 4-5PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, with the Memorial Service to follow at 5PM.