Dr. John E. Japp, well-loved physician and longtime resident of Carlisle, died March 11, 2016.

Born in Stratford, Connecticut, Dr. Japp attended Stratford High School. While president of the student body there, he organized a drive for the students to help in the war effort by selling war bonds. He had hoped to raise enough money to buy a Corsair plane for the US Navy. The drive was so successful, it resulted in the purchase of not one but 16 Corsairs.

After graduation from high school, he joined the US Navy and served aboard the aircraft carrier Wasp as an aerographer. He received an honorable discharge from the Navy in 1946 and then attended first, Tufts college, as an undergraduate, and then, Tufts Medical School, from which he graduated in 1954.

Dr. Japp practiced medicine in Bedford in his private office and at the Emerson Hospital in Concord for over 40 yrs.

In 2011, he and his wife, Norma, were named "Outstanding Citizens of Carlisle" as part of Carlisle's Homecoming Celebration for their decades of service to their community.

He is remembered for his kindness, his sense of humor, his love of skiing and baseball, and his devotion to his family and his patients.

He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Norma G. (Puffer) Japp, in May of 2015.

He is survived by his children Dr. Betsy Japp of Woodstock, CT, Robert Japp of Vestal, NY and Paul Japp of Uncasville, CT, grandchildren, Melissa Lenig, Brian Japp, Kevin Japp, Emily Lantman, Henry Lantman, Heather Japp and Lacia Japp and great grandchildren, Colin, Owen, Alexia, Damien, Rosalie and Rowen.

Visiting hours at the Bedford Funeral Home, 167 Great Rd., Bedford on Fri. March 18, from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. Funeral service will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Disabled American Veterans, DAV Charitable Service Trust, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Springs, KY 41076