Gerald Joseph Lapre, age, 49, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012 in Winter Haven. Born March 30, 1963 in Fort Hood, Texas, he was the son of Joseph and Doris Lapre. Mr. Lapre worked for Coca Cola Foods and as a Foreman in the High Lift Auto Industry. He is survived by his wife of 31 years; Cloyce Lapre of Bartow, his son Matthew Lapre of Bartow, two uncles; Roland Lapre of Lake Butler, and Paul Lapre of Winter Haven. Arrrangements are being handled by Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, 650 East Main Street in Bartow, where the family will recieve friends Monday, December 10th from 10-11AM. Graveside services will follow at Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow at 11:00AM