Service Information
Alice J. Rappe, age 86, of Silver Lake, Minnesota, formerly Clear Lake, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Cedar Crest Estate in Silver Lake.
Private Family Services will be held at a later date.
Obituary
Alice was born on August 3, 1939, to Elmer and Dorothy (Leonard) Wallen.
Alice was married to Keith Hanson, and they were blessed with 2 children, Kris and Kent. They divorced in 1979.
In 1981, Alice married Bill Rappe. Bill and Alice did everything together for the 38 years they were together. Bill passed away in 2019.
Alice had many hobbies, including quilting, crocheting, and putting puzzles together.
Alice had a special bond with her 3 brothers. They often got together for dinner, and the conversations were never dull! Alice missed her brothers very much when she moved to Minnesota.
Alice was the best Mom and Grandma ever. She was always kind and loving and happiest when with her family.
Rest in Peace to the best Mom ever.
Alice is survived by her
daughter, Kris (Dean) Vacek;
son, Kent Hanson;
grandson, Mark (Jennifer) Given;
granddaughter, Shelby (Alex) Hanson;
great-grandchildren;
brothers, Norm (Carole) Wallen, Harold (Nan) Wallen, Dave (Tammy) Wallen;
nieces and nephews.
Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; son-in-law, Marty Given; grandsons, Mitch Given and Casey Hanson.
Thank you to the staff at Cedar Crest Estates. She was so fortunate to have the best caregivers, loving and taking care of her.
Shirley Trulson Tegtmeyer says
Alice was a classmate and one of my best friends in school. We had a lot of fun together. I am so sorry for yerour loss. Shirley Trulson Tegtmeyer