Judy Jean Bappe

Judy Jean Bappe of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away March 12, 2022, with her husband by her side.  She was 81.  She was born February 22, 1941 in Scranton, Iowa to Edward and Doris Tolsdorf.

A Celebration of Judy’s life in conjunction with a Celebration of her brother’s life (Tom Tolsdorf) will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at the Scranton Community Center in Scranton, IA, with Chaplain Angelo Luis officiating.

A time of gathering and visitation will be held at the Scranton Community Center from 10 A.M. – 10:45 A.M. on Saturday prior to the service and there will be a luncheon following the service.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Scranton and online condolences may be left for the family at www.dahnandwoodhouse.com.

Judy married Larry Bappe of Nevada, IA on November 19, 1961.  Judy was a certified financial planner, small business owner, and earned her B.A. in Computer Information Systems at age 53 after raising her children.  She was an avid reader and an accomplished bridge player.  She was awarded the rank of Life Master by the American Contract Bridge League in 2015.

Judy will be missed by husband Larry, sons Michael (Kim) of Loveland CO, Ed (Kemlyn) of Phoenix, AZ, Drew Bappe of Cherokee, NC as well as sisters Jane (Richard) Gallentine of Conrad, IA, Sharon (Ed Sugrue) Tolsdorf of Brewster, MA, Margie Tolsdorf of Scranton, IA, 11 beloved grandchildren (Morgan, Josh, Jodie, Cay, Dot, Dietrich, Jessi, Ben, Francois, Andre, Casey and 3 great grandchildren, Olivia, Charlee, Bo).

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Jim (Ann) Tolsdorf, Tom Tolsdorf, and daughter-in-law Nikki Bappe.

In lieu of flowers, Judy’s family suggests supporting organizations aimed at increasing access to education for women, in particular P.E.O. International.