Frederick Ernest Tappe, 76, of Perry passed from
this life March 1, 2015 with his family by his
side. Services have been entrusted to the care
of Palmer Marler Funeral Home of Perry and a
service celebrating Fred’s life will be held at
10am on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Christ
Lutheran Church. Interment will follow at Grace
Hill Cemetery.
Public visitation will be held on
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 from 9am to 8pm with the
family greeting friends at the funeral home from
6pm to 8pm on Tuesday evening.
Fred was born on September 26, 1938 in Perry, OK
to Ernest Tappe and Caroline (Gorath) Tappe. He
was raised in Perry and attended rural school
Fourdee and Christ Lutheran School before
graduating from Perry High School in 1956.
During his high school years, Fred worked at
Kemnitz D-X and was very active in the local FFA
chapter. As a child he also enjoyed riding his
bike around the country collecting, iron and pop
bottles and picking up trash along the roadside,
a hobby he enjoyed his entire life. Over the
past decade, Fred could often be found cruising
the highway and country roads in his gator
making certain that his land was spotless and
better off than the way he found it.
Following his graduation, he enrolled at OSU
Okmulgee where he earned a degree in Auto
Mechanics. Fred enlisted in the US. Army and was
stationed at Fort Ord, CA. After his honorable
discharge from the Army, he returned to Perry
and in 1961 he married Trudy Deken and purchased
a farm east of Perry. He and Trudy had three
children: Leasa, Russell, and Sarah and spent 23
wonderful years together before her passing in
1984. Fred accepted a position as a welder at
Ditch Witch and retired in 1998 as the welding
shop manager. Fred spent over five decades
working his land where he raised cattle,
alfalfa, and wheat.
In 1986, Fred married Yvonne Kennedy and he
gained two more children: Berva Pool and Malinda
Cyphers. He was a wonderful step father and made
sure that his children and step children were
treated as equals. Fred and Yvonne spent nearly
three decades at each other’s side and enjoyed
traveling the country and gambling together.
Fred was a lifetime member of Christ Lutheran
Church and served many years in various church
offices. He was also a member of the Noble
County Cattleman’s Association for many years.
He was a quiet, hardworking man who was generous
and had a heart of gold. He enjoyed farming,
welding, and traveling. Family was always the
most important priority in his life. Fred loved
being around his family and he attended as many
of his children’s and grandchildren’s activities
as possible.
Fred Tappe was a loving husband, a protective
father, a proud grandfather, a caring brother, a
dedicated employee, and a loyal friend who will
truly be missed by all who knew him.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, his
first wife Trudy Deken Tappe, and a great
grandchild Tyler Cyphers.
Fred is survived by his wife and soul mate
Yvonne Tappe of Perry. Five children: Leasa Rowe
and husband George of Guthrie, Russell Tappe of
Oklahoma City, Sarah Savoie and husband Chris of
Perry, Berva Pool and husband Lenny of Perry,
and Malinda Cyphers and husband Kenny of Mulhall.
A sister Margaret Seeliger and husband Glen of
Perry. Nine Grandchildren: Katy Grimes, Jessica
Savoie, Brad Savoie, Justin Cyphers, Rodney
Cyphers, Dustin Wood, Connie Hight, Mandy Rowe,
and Simon Rowe. He is also survived by 12 great
grandchildren and numerous other family members.
The family asks that donations be made in Fred’s
name to the Christ Lutheran Church in care of
Palmer Marler Funeral Home 203 E. Fir Street.
Perry, OK 73077
Condolences may be sent to the family via an
online guestbook at www.perrycares.com
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