was a stellar observer of the auto industry and its dealers — brilliant, eloquent.” Mr. Chase also remembered many dinners out with “our wonderful and patient wives,” he said. “And they certainly had to be patient with the two of us at the table. I’ll miss him mightily — I’ve lost a brother.” Mr. Charapp was a prolific writer whose monthly newsletter, Driving Your Success, was sent monthly to clients and peers. “It would tell dealers how to sell cars, but also do it within the bounds of how the laws are always changing,” Mrs. Charapp Beaty said. Her father was also co-author of Auto Dealer Law: The Definitive Legal Guide to the Purchase, Sale and Operation of Vehicle Dealerships. Mr. Charapp had four grandchildren divided evenly between his daughter and son. Mrs. Charapp Beaty, like many others, recalled his sense of humor and joked that “grouchy was his satire, but his kindness was as big as his personality. He was strict as a dad, but a pushover as a grandfather.” “He loved his family fiercely,” she said, “and he did everything for us.” As he did for the industry. Tax Planning and Preparation Cost Segregation Analysis Mergers and Acquisitions Audits, Reviews and Compilations Business Process Review Succession Planning About Us Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) has an experienced team of tax, personal financial planning and advisory professionals devoted to the automotive retail industry. Since 1921, we have specialized in new vehicle and heavy truck dealerships, as well as motorcycle and RV dealerships. Investment management, financial planning and retirement planning services are provided by May Barnhard Investments, a subsidiary of CBM. John R. Comunale, CPA Partner | Director of Automotive Dealership Services JComunale@cbmcpa.com Keith A. Laudenberger, CPA Partner | Director of Automotive Dealership Services KLaudenberger@cbmcpa.com our CPAs and advisors have been driving automotive dealership success. 301.986.0600 Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C. CPAs & Business Advisors 7910 Woodmont Ave, Suite 500, Bethesda, MD 20814 https://www.cbmcpa.com For more than 100 years, Our Expertise LIFO Inventory Fraud Prevention Business Valuations Financial Planning Investment Management Services Retirement Planning “He was a pioneer in what he did,” she said. “He loved the car business. Everything about it.” Mr. Charapp is survived by his wife of 51 years, Charlotte; Mrs. Charapp Beaty and husband Shawn, along with their kids Annabella and Tristan, of Ponte Vedra Beach; and a son, Aaron, and his wife Zabrina of New York City, along with their children Esme and Ayla. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to send a charitable donation in Michael’s memory to the VADA Charitable Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 5407, Richmond VA 23220. Thanks to all who have given to the Foundation on Mike’s behalf. Visit vada.com/ foundation to see how this charitable mission impacts our industry’s future. vada.com/foundation/ vada.com 9
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