Craig Bruce Lapham, age 79 of West Milton and formerly of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at University of Cincinnati Hospital. He was born in Burlington, Vermont on December 25, 1946, the son of Bruce G. & Marjorie E. (Russ) Lapham. He was a Technician at NCR in Dayton for over 40 years and retired in 2008.

He is survived by his children Anthony (Fiancé Katelyn Hofer) Lapham, Tabitha Millard and Samantha Lapham; grandchildren Alex Millard, Allan Millard and Holden Lapham; and his brother Kirk (Stacey) Lapham.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 55 years Gail Jean Lapham in 2024 and his son Craig Bruce Lapham Jr in 2011.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm at the ZERKLE FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr. Tipp City. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. A burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. Condolences may be sent to the family through this online guestbook.