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1923
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2017
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Elvin Gienapp Obituary
Manchester - Elvin "Bud" Gienapp, 94, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Vera Gienapp of Manchester; his three children, Jim (Anne) Gienapp of Bonita Springs, Florida, Joyce (Steve) DeFrance of Mason City, and Rick (Barb) Gienapp of Iowa City; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.
The family requests that memorials be directed to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Manchester or Hope Lodge in Iowa City.
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Manchester, with Rev. David Weber officiating.
Visitation: Friends may call from 9:30 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.
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