Allen Wayne Sapp Sr.

September 22, 1942 - September 7, 2017

Allen Wayne Sapp, Sr. RACINE- Allen Wayne Sapp, Sr., age 74, passed away on September 7, 2017 at Ridgewood Care Facility. On September 22, 1942, Allen was born to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Sapp in Kenosha, WI. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Allen worked at Harris Metals for 26 years until his retirement. Allen loved to spend time in Northern Wisconsin fishing. He loved to bowl. While at Harris Metals, his co-workers gave him the nickname of “Crabby”. Even with that nickname, Allen was known to be the “life of the party.” He enjoyed reminiscing about his Dodge Rampage and the special modifications he made for the kids in the back. Allen loved skunks, coffee, Lays Potato Chips and Oreos. Left to cherish Allen’s memory are his three sons: Paul Edward Sapp, Allen Wayne (Lori) Sapp, Jr., and Patrick James Sapp; his grandson, Erik Sapp; two brothers: Glenn Sapp and George Sapp; two sisters, Karen (Angel) Cartagena and Shirley, best friend, Shelby King and other relatives and friends. Allen will be laid to rest at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery with full military honors at the convenience of the family. The family wishes to thank the staff at Ridgewood Care Facility for the compassionate care shown to Allen over the years. “And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.” --Romans 8:11