MADISON - Diane Carol Rappe, age 79, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on Sept. 20, 1942, in Madison, the daughter of Frederick and Vivian (Bennett) Streber.

Diane graduated from Madison East High School in 1960. She married Jack Rappe on Jan. 27, 1962, in Madison. Jack and Diane recently celebrated their 60^th wedding anniversary in Florida this year.

After high school Diane graduated from nurses training and worked at Monona Grove Clinic for 10 years as an LPN. Then she worked for the State of Wisconsin and retired from the DNR.

Diane was a member of Al-Anon and Bashford United Methodist Church. She enjoyed shopping, traveling, and having lunch with the girls. Diane loved spending time at her second home in Florida during the winter months.

Diane is survived by her husband, Jack; sons, Jay Rappe and Jeffrey (Karen) Rappe; brother, Thomas (Diane) Streber; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two separate anencephalic sons who died at birth; and her parents.

A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday.

Memorials may be gifted in Diane’s name to Monona Serenity Group. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

Diane Carol Rappe

September 20, 1942 - June 26, 2022

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