A funeral will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025 for 94-year-old James William Lappe of Arnold, Mo. who passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Delmar Gardens South in St. Louis, Mo.
He was born October 23, 1930 in Friedheim, Mo. to Benjamin and Josephine (Blechle) Lappe, who both preceded him in death.
He and Virginia Ann (Kirn) Lappe were married on February 20, 1954 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Perryville. They were blessed with 71 years of marriage. She survives in Perryville.
Survivors include son, Rick (Sharon) Lappe; daughter, Sandy (Marty) Kraus; four grandchildren, Jim (Jeanette) Lappe, Melissa (Jason) Pennycook, Lisa (Jake) Geeseman, and Lori (Tyler Barks) Kraus; six great-grandchildren, Caden Lappe, Dylan Lappe, Skylar Pennycook, Riley Pennycook, Gavin Geeseman, and Brynley Geeseman.
He was also preceded in death by his siblings.
Jim was a Welder.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Imperial, Mo., United States Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and American Legion Post 133 in Perryville.
Visitation will be 4-8 pm Tuesday, April 22, 2025 and 8-9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville.
A funeral mass for 94-year-old James William Lappe of Arnold, Mo. will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at St. Maurus Catholic Church in Biehle with Rev. Michael Benz officiating, followed by military honors provided by American Legion Post 133 and the Delta Team.
Burial will be Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:30 pm at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Missouri National Veterans Memorial in Perryville.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.