We are sad to announce the passing of Joachim Raap on February 26, 2019 in Plano, TX at the age of 87. He was born in East Germany on September 30, 1931 to Emilotto and Hedwig Raap. In 1955, he emigrated to Canada and then in 1977 to the U.S. Joachim was an avid golfer and held a career as a horticulturist and later in property management. He especially loved the time spent with his granddaughters. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his daughter, Yvonne Kling with husband Curtis; daughter-in-law, Hilary Singleton and grand daughters, Melissa Raap, Megan Kling and Amy Kling. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday March 18, 2019 at Metrocrest Funeral Home at 10:00 am.