Mildred F. Lappe of the Plantation at Leesburg, FL passed away on March 17, 2012. Born in Nutley, NJ on February 14, 1929.
Mildred was a professional dancer. She was a lifetime member of Dance
Educators of America, a charter member of the Professional Dance Teachers of America,
and Rockette Alumnae of Radio City Music Hall in New York City. She was the owner
and teacher of The Dance Playhouse of Salisbury and Fruitland, MD for 32 years, retiring
in 1988. She remained active after her retirement teaching exercise classes at the
Plantation.
Educators of America, a charter member of the Professional Dance Teachers of America,
and Rockette Alumnae of Radio City Music Hall in New York City. She was the owner
and teacher of The Dance Playhouse of Salisbury and Fruitland, MD for 32 years, retiring
in 1988. She remained active after her retirement teaching exercise classes at the
Plantation.
She was married to Kenneth H. Lappe March 14, 1948. After their marriage they
moved to Tyaskin, MD where they raised their children. After their retirement in 1988
they moved to Cape Coral, FL. They then moved to the Plantation in 1994.
moved to Tyaskin, MD where they raised their children. After their retirement in 1988
they moved to Cape Coral, FL. They then moved to the Plantation in 1994.
Surviving is her son Wayne and his wife Marie of Tyaskin. 3 grandsons Damian,
Jordan, and Gideon Smith. 2 granddaughters Chelsea Lee Lappe and Virginia Mastro
and great-grandson Gavin Smith. She leaves behind many friends both in Maryland and
Florida.
Jordan, and Gideon Smith. 2 granddaughters Chelsea Lee Lappe and Virginia Mastro
and great-grandson Gavin Smith. She leaves behind many friends both in Maryland and
Florida.
Mildred was preceded in death by her daughter Pia Kathy Lappe in November, 2004
and her husband Kenneth in November 2011.
and her husband Kenneth in November 2011.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lane Purcell Hospice House 2452
CR 526E Sumterville, FL 33585.
CR 526E Sumterville, FL 33585.
A Celebration of Mildred's Life will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 1:00 PM at
St. Johns United Methodist Church East Main Street Fruitland, Maryland.
St. Johns United Methodist Church East Main Street Fruitland, Maryland.
7 comments:
Mrs. Lappe was a real jewel. All three of my children took lessons from her and her biennial dance shows were professionally done and well worth attending. She was a former Rockette and even later in life she still had all the moves.
A grand lady and long time friend...RIP.
Mrs. Lappe was the kindest woman I've ever met. She taught me many things but the one thing she taught me that always makes me smile is "your other left". Whenever I hear those words I think of her.
Mr. & Mrs. Lappe, thank you for caring about all of us. You will always be missed.
Mrs. Lappe was a wonderful woman and an inspiration to many youn dancers. She was always kind and encouraging and really know how to put on a dance show that students and that parents always looked forward to. RIP, Mrs. Lappe and God Bless the Lappe family in this time of great loss.
"Your other left!" LOL! I had completely forgotten that; thanks for the memory. Mrs. Lappe was quite the lady but she certainly was not a stick-in-the-mud.
Awww, she was a real nice lady.
I can say I had a chance to dance with a ROCKETTE!!! Awesome woman that made everyone boys and girls want to dance!!!
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