Larry Richard Zapp

Larry was born in Columbus to the late Richard Carl Zapp and Dorothea (Huffman) Zapp and lived the majority of his youth in Grove City, Ohio. He graduated from Grove City High School in 1966 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Franklin University in 1969. In 1979, Larry became a Certified Financial Planner. He served as the treasurer of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) for many years. He founded his own insurance and investment firm, Larry R. Zapp & Associates, Inc., which he operated for over 50 years.

Larry was an active member of his community, his local church, and numerous historical societies. He served for a number of years on the Grove City Chamber of Commerce, the Grove City Planning Commission, the Gahanna Planning Commission, and the Gahanna Convention and Visitors Bureau. He was a longtime member and served on the board of trustees at the Gahanna Community Congregational Church. He served as member and treasurer of four different historical societies, including those of Southwest Franklin County, Franklinton, Gahanna, and Whitehall. He was also an active member of the Deshler Park Civic Association.

Larry is survived by his beloved wife Linda (Rogerson) Zapp; his four daughters Laura Nanna, Lisa Conrad (Andrew), Elizabeth Parrot (Sean), and Emily Piercy (Grant); and his numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father Richard, mother Dorothea, brother Michael, and first wife Wanda (Santee) Zapp.

Larry leaves behind a long legacy of civic engagement, commitment to work, and love for his family. An avid conversationalist, his personality was one of a kind, with a sharp wit and an appreciation for the absurd. He was never afraid to share his opinion on any topic. He and his family owned many pets throughout the years, and he once noted that when he passed, he hoped to be reunited with all of them. He adored his wife, his girls, and his grandkids more than anything. We are better for having known and loved him. He will be sorely missed.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 4-6pm and Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 11-12pm at Schoedinger Northeast, 1051 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230. A funeral service will follow beginning at 12pm at Schoedinger Northeast.

In lieu of flowers, any contribution in his memory can be made to any of the four historical societies of which Larry had been a member or to Gahanna Community Congregational Church.