Anna Sophie Pape

Anna Sophie Pape obituary

Anna Sophie Pape

Upcoming Events

Dec

31

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

3205 North 85th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222

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Dec

31

Service

2:00 p.m.

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

3205 North 85th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Anna Pape Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Capitol Drive on Dec. 23, 2025.
Anna Sophie Pape
(nee Schuemperli)

Born into eternal life on December 20, 2025, age 102. Beloved wife of the late Elmer W. Pape. Special mother of Jean (the late David) Fischer, Susan (John) Dassinger and Debra (Anthony) Cuda. Loving grandmother of Travis, Michelle, Stacy, Frank (Leah), Joseph (Katie), Tom (Janelle) and Angela (Ben). Great grandma of Laike, the late Zaia, Cooper, Carlina, Lucia, Ziggy, Rosalie, Gia, James, Maria and Luke. Special aunt of Richard (Donna), Gail, Sherry (Dan), Denise, Nina and Mark. Also loved by other relatives and friends.

Anna was a devoted employee of First Wisconsin National Bank, now known as US Bank, for 17 years. Anna loved being with family and friends, especially at Badger Ranch in White Lake, WI and Club Menomonee. She also enjoyed classical music, puzzles, T.V. game shows, cross country skiing, sewing, cooking and baking. Elmer and Anna, as his co-pilot, enjoyed travelling visiting family and friends. Elmer was the love of her life.

Visitation will be at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 3225 North 85th Street, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Service at 2:00 PM. Private burial.

Memorials appreciated to the church or The American Diabetes Association.

Special thanks to the staff of The Lutheran Home and Horizon Hospice at Froedtert Hospital for their loving care.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Capitol Drive

9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53222

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Upcoming Events

Dec

31

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

3205 North 85th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Dec

31

Service

2:00 p.m.

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

3205 North 85th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels