Janet Louise Rapp

LODI - Janet L. Rapp, age 67, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at UW Hospital, after a short battle with cancer.

She was born on March 21, 1957, in Madison, the daughter of Herbert and Mabel (Tesch) Wipperfurth.

Janet graduated from Lodi High School, with the class of 1975.  She married Paul Rapp August 9, 1986, in Lodi. Paul preceded her in death on April 9, 2024.

She worked for Webcrafters in Madison, and then for Alkar as an Administrative Assistant before retiring.

Janet enjoyed boating and other activities on Lake Wisconsin with Paul, as well as traveling the state on their Harley.  Many memories were made on cruise ships and other travels.  Most recently she enjoyed time spent with her dog, Louie.

Always helpful and caring, she was known for her big heart. She will be greatly missed.

Janet is survived by daughter, Heather (Aaron) Herum; two grandchildren, Aden Herum and Ella Herum; four sisters, Dorothy Howat, Rose (Robert) Feltzkowski, Jane Dolphin and Sandy Pertzborn; five brothers, Roger (Michele) Wipperfurth, Herman (Joan) Wipperfurth, Douglas Wipperfurth, Rick Wipperfurth, and Bob (Nancy) Wipperfurth; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; her parents; sister, DJ Wipperfurth; and brothers-in-law, John Howat and Bill Pertzborn.

A Celebration of Life honoring Janet will be held at the WADDLE INN, N1430 Hwy 113, Lodi, from 2 pm to 5 pm on Sunday, January 5, 2025.  Private burial will be held at Dekorra Lutheran Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Special Olympics of Wisconsin.

For more information and online condolences please visit www.gundersonfh.com

Gunderson Lodi

Funeral & Cremation Care

157 S. Main St.

(608) 592-3201