Helen Trapp

Helen R. Trapp, 96 of Valparaiso, Indiana and formerly of Decorah, Iowa passed away Friday, September 23, 2016. 

She was born January 15, 1920 in West Union, Iowa to the late Harry and Genevieve (Gunderson) Stolle, Sr.

After growing up on a farm and attending Upper Iowa University, Helen worked as an administrative assistant for a newspaper in Dubuque, Iowa. 

Later in life, she volunteered with family services at various Air Force bases and at both St. Vincent’s and Deaconess Hospitals in Billings, Montana. 

Helen was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Valparaiso.

On December 12, 1942, Helen married Col. Richard D. Trapp who preceded her in death in 2000. 

She is survived by her sons, Paul (Ann) Trapp of Valparaiso, Ind., and Mark (Chris) Trapp of Wheeling, Ill.; six grandchildren, Joshua, Hans, Heidi, Gwendolyn, Anneliese, and Astrid; and two sisters, Betty Rose and Marilyn Miller. 

She was also preceded in death by her brother, Harry Stolle, Jr.

Funeral Service will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Eldorado, Iowa with a visitation one hour before services at the church on Saturday.

Rev. Ginny Olson will be the Officiant.

Burial to follow at West Union Cemetery, West Union, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to: Immanuel Lutheran Church 1700 Monticello Park Dr. Valparaiso, IN 46383 or the Mosaic Foundation 4980 South 118th St. Omaha, NE 68137. 

Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service is helping the family with the arrangements.     39u39