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Rachelle “Shelley” Tappa

September 3, 1971 - November 22, 2023
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Monday 12/4, 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Monday 12/4, 6:00 pm
Memorial

In honor of Shelley’s love for animals, the family requests donations to the Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) of Waukesha County in lieu of flowers.

Rachelle “Shelley” Tappa

Passed into Eternal Life on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the age of 52. Proud Mom of Sam. Dear Sister of Laura (Colin) Kattner. Beloved Aunt of Ellen and Megan. Further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Mary Tappa.

Shelley loved cooking and trying out new recipes. She had a creative spirit and used her talents to paint several paintings which are cherished by her family. Her passion was caring for animals and she enjoyed tending to the deer & birds that frequented her backyard.

A Gathering will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, WI 53151, on Monday, December 4, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM with a Memorial Service to follow at 6:00 PM.

In honor of Shelley’s love for animals, the family requests donations to the Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) of Waukesha County in lieu of flowers.

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Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Map
Monday 12/4, 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Map
Monday 12/4, 6:00 pm
Memorial

In honor of Shelley’s love for animals, the family requests donations to the Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) of Waukesha County in lieu of flowers.

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Rachelle “Shelley” Tappa Passed into Eternal Life on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the age of 52. Proud Mom of Sam. Dear Sister of Laura (Colin) Kattner. Beloved Aunt of Ellen and Megan. Further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Mary Tappa. Shelley loved cooking andContinue Reading

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Mary Ann Wittkowske left a message on February 10, 2024:
I just heard about Shelley's death. We grew up together ❤ it's so sad to die so young. R.I. P dear friend.
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