John Pape
John Pape, 78, of Clermont, Iowa died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
John Thomas, the son of George and Matilda (Schmelzer) Pape, was born Jan. 3, 1939 in West Union, Iowa.
He attended the Union #2 country school, St. Peter’s Parochial School and graduated from Clermont High School in 1956.
John served with the Army National Guard for several years.
John farmed the family farm until his retirement in the late 2000’s.
John was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clermont.
He enjoyed gardening, reading, mushroom hunting, playing cards, and spending time with his family. He loved animals and had many pets, including dogs, cats, chickens, cows, pigs, and geese.