Bernard E. Zapp

Bernard Eugene Zapp of Anthem, Arizona, 81, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, November 18, 2023 after a long illness. He was born January 31, 1942 in Madison, Indiana and moved to Gary, Indiana, where he graduated from Holy Angels Cathedral Catholic Elementary School and Horace Mann High School, class of 1960. He retired from U.S. Steel, Gary Works Sheet and Tin Division, in 1999 after 38 years of loyal service. He was a devout and faithful Roman Catholic, serving as an alter server, CCD teacher, eucharistic minister, youth group leader, and participant in the Cursillo movement. He was also a dedicated coach of youth baseball, football, and basketball, impacting the lives of hundreds of young athletes for decades. In Chicago, he helped feed the homeless. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Jean Zapp, and his sister, Dianna Swisher. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joan; son, Kirk Zapp (Linda Palomar); two grandchildren, Paris and Hayden Zapp; sister, Linda (David) Durham; brother-in-law, James O’Connell; aunt, Marge Harmon; and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed and always remembered by his family and friends. Family and friends may call for visitation at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 North 103rd Avenue, Sun City, Arizona on Thursday, November 30, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic Church, 2825 West Rose Canyon Circle, Anthem at 10 a.m. Burial at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 8178 South Cline Avenue, Crown Point, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.