Nov. 24, 1959 - Jan. 3, 2013

ELKHART - Michael L. "Trapper" Trapp, 53, of Elkhart, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, in his home.

Michael was born Nov. 24, 1959, in Mishawaka to Earl Trapp and Alyse "Bonnie" (Gibson) Lewandowski.

He married Deborah Scoville 34 years ago in Elkhart.

She survives, along with a daughter, Shannon (Trent) McDowell; two sons, John J. (Nichole) Metz and Zachary E.Trapp; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his grandmother, Amy Gibson of Elkhart; his mother; and three sisters of LaGrange.

He was the owner of a carpet cleaning business and a member of Grace Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and played softball in Elkhart for 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his beloved grandfather James Gibson.

A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at Grace Baptist Church, 53980 C.R. 17, Bristol. Pastor Michael Quierry will officiate.

Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Grace Baptist Church Youth Group.

Mitch Wirt, Elkhart, IN I played softball with "Trapper" for only a handful of years, but he most certainly left quite an impression. He was one of those "give you the shirt off his back" guys. My prayers go out to Mike & his family. RIP Trapper, you'll be missed.

Ed Frutig, Elkhart, IN Mike was a good friend and teammate. I played softball with Mike for over 20 years. He was an excellent player. A great left handed pitcher and an always reliable left handed hitter. I have wonderful memories of competing with Mike. He is certainly responsible for much of our success and the championships we won through the years. Always fun to have Mike around. I will miss him. God bless his family.

Terry Sanders, Elkhart, IN I worked with Mike and Deb at 20th Century Fiberglass, in the late 70's. I hung around with Mike before him and deb hooked up. Mike, Ray Ragsdale and I had many fun times together. I think about the time that we picked up the back end of a friends car and turned it sideways, in the driveway. Mike was the first of us to become a "family man" and settle down. I'm glad that he had chance to do that and be a blessing to his family.