Susan Elizabeth Yapp

MADISON - Susan Elizabeth Yapp, age 72, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. She was born on Aug. 7, 1950, in Madison, the daughter of Jerome and Della (Pertzborn) Laufenberg.

Susan graduated from LaFolette High School in 1969 and went Edgewood College for a master’s degree in English. She worked as a teacher at Sennett Middle school retiring in 2011. Susan enjoyed taking nature walks, hiking, biking and especially painting which won her an award in 2017.

Susan is survived by her son, Jason Yapp; former husband, Dennis Yapp; granddaughters, Nathalie and Molly Yapp; brothers, Larry Laufenberg and Terry Laufenberg; sisters, Nicki Laufenberg, Peggy Laufenberg and Janet Shaboz; nephew, Joe Laufenberg; and niece, Rachel Laufenberg. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Steven Laufenberg.

A celebration of life will be held in the spring. Memorials may be gifted in Susan’s name to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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