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Vera Martha Gienapp
Vera Martha Gienapp
Manchester
Vera Martha Gienapp, 104, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester.
Survivors include her three children, Jim (Anne) Gienapp of Bonita Springs, Florida, Joyce (Steve) DeFrance of Mason City, and Rick (Barb) Gienapp of Iowa City; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Vera was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bud Gienapp; three brothers, William (Iva) Taylor, Harry Taylor, Howard (Nell) Taylor; and an infant sister, Myrtle Taylor.
The family requests that memorials be directed to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Manchester, Hope Lodge in Iowa City, or Camp Courageous.
Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Manchester, Iowa, with Rev. Isaiah Armbrecht officiating.
Visitation: Friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Saturday.
Inurnment: Oakland Cemetery, Manchester, Iowa.
Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Manchester is assisting the family with arrangements.
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