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David Lee “Dave” Bappe

Birth	:	11 Oct 1931 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 May 2015 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Phelps Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2908150, -91.7830920
Description	:	Dave Bappe age 83, of Decorah, IA died Thursday May 21, 2015 at the Barthell Eastern Star Nursing Home in Decorah. Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church at 302 West Broadway in Decorah with Rev. John Caldwell presiding. Burial will be in the Phelps Cemetery in Decorah. David Lee Bappe was born on October 11, 1931 to David Marquardt Bappe and Charlotte (McCoy) Bappe in Ames, Iowa. David graduated from Ames High School in 1950 where he lettered in football and basketball. He enrolled at Iowa State Teachers College, but the Korean... Read More	Dave Bappe age 83, of Decorah, IA died Thursday May 21, 2015 at the Barthell Eastern Star Nursing Home in Decorah. Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church at 302 West Broadway in Decorah with Rev. John Caldwell presiding. Burial will be in the Phelps Cemetery in Decorah. David Lee Bappe was born on October 11, 1931 to David Marquardt Bappe and Charlotte (McCoy) Bappe in Ames, Iowa. David graduated from Ames High School in 1950 where he lettered in football and basketball. He enrolled at Iowa State Teachers College, but the Korean War was in progress. Instead of being drafted, David enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was assigned to the crypto-teletype unit. After securing his top secret clearance, he was assigned to the Pentagon in Washington, DC for two years and then went to the Far East for 2 years. After receiving an honorable discharge in 1955, he enrolled at Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. He taught and coached at Woodward and Humboldt Iowa. In 1970, he accepted a job with Student Personnel Services at Area One Technical School, Calmar, Iowa. In 1988, Dave became the Winneshiek County Veterans Affairs and County Relief Director retiring in 1995. On December 30, 1954 in Ames, Iowa, at the Methodist Church, David married Norma Roelofsen. To this union three sons were born; Daniel, James and Robert. The family enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and finding mushrooms. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, serving on the Administrative Board, Pastor-Parish Committee, the V.F.W. and the American Legion in Decorah. In 1985, the family planted Christmas trees and started Holiday Pines Christmas Tree Farm. They enjoyed meeting families and creating many memories. In 2001, Dave was president of Iowa Christmas Tree Growers Association. On May 15, 2015 Dave entered Winneshiek Medical Center and was diagnosed with metastasis prostate cancer. He was transferred to Barthell OES Home in Decorah where he passed away on May 21, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Norma, his sons James (Cindy), Decorah, Robert (Gena), Hartford, SD, his grandchildren: Brooke (Beau) Fitts, Brandon, SD, Blake (fiancée Sarah Seidel) Bappe, Mitchell, SD, Teesha (fiancé Scott Helms) Bappe, West Union, IA and Jarred Bappe, Decorah, great-grandchildren: Kennedy and Kelby Fitts, Brandon, SD. Step-grandchildren: Brad Darling and Kristy (Lee) Huinker, Decorah and step great-grandchildren: Bradan and Brody Darling, Jackson and Mason Huinker. Other survivors include his sister Jan (Joe) Merten of Many, LA, a nephew Christian Peterson, Ft. Worth, TX, a niece Christine Pieper, Blanchardville, WI, great nieces: Katie and Mackenzie Sather, Blandchardville, WI,. Brothers-in-law: Don (Carol) Wilson, Charlotte, NC, Dale (Liz) Wilson, Mineral, VA, Doyle (Katie) Wilson, Moon Twp, PA. sister-in-law: Nancy (Ron) Cherkas, Ankeny, IA, former daughter-in-law: Tina Bappe, Decorah, and many cousins David was preceded in death by his parents, a son Daniel, his sister Katie Pieper, and a niece, Inger Sue Arnold. Obituary & photo published by Schluter - Balik Funeral Home

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David Lee “Dave” Bappe's memorial is located at: Phelps Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did David Lee “Dave” Bappe death?
David Lee “Dave” Bappe death on 21 May 2015 in Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.2908150
Longitude: -91.7830920

Family Members:

Parent

David Marquart Bappe

(1900 - 1966)

Charlotte Louise McCoy Bappe Brown

(1907 - 1991)

Siblings

Carrie Kay “Katie” Bappe Pieper

(1942 - 1989)

Children

Daniel Lee Bappe

(1958 - 1994)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Phelps Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2908150, -91.7830920

2. Saint Benedict Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2835999, -91.7818985

3. Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2987130, -91.7774110

4. Freeport Cemetery
Freeport, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3006000, -91.7430000

5. Aasa Haugen Home Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2698330, -91.8421110

6. Union Prairie Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2585983, -91.8368988

7. North Washington Prairie Pioneer Cemetery
Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2560997, -91.7236023

8. Washington Prairie Lutheran Church Cemetery
Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2378006, -91.7378006

9. Washington Prairie Norwegian Methodist Cemetery
Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2352982, -91.7433014

10. Russell Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3608017, -91.7885971

11. Canoe German Methodist Church Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3529000, -91.7358000

12. Bruvold Farm Cemetery
Nordness, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2221968, -91.7509863

13. Springfield Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2221985, -91.8171997

14. McIntosh Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2696991, -91.8833008

15. Glenwood Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2947998, -91.6760406

16. Madison Lutheran Church East Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3133000, -91.8986000

17. Springwater Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3792000, -91.7431030

18. Garfield Family Cemetery
Conover, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2266900, -91.8846700

19. Hauge Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3922000, -91.7740000

20. Madison Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3135986, -91.9233017

21. Madison Settlement Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2607994, -91.9233017

22. Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery
Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2817001, -91.6346970

23. Pontoppidan Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2747002, -91.6339035

24. Scandinavian Methodist-Episcopal Cemetery
Washington Prairie, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2695000, -91.6347000