Joan Tape Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joan Tape of Lake Elmo, Minnesota, born in Rush City, Minnesota, who passed away on October 18, 2025 at the age of 79. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Tape to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Dennis Tape; her parents, Lois Kruse and Gordon Kruse; and her nephew Kenton Morris. She is survived by: her son David Raether (Mary Lou); her stepsons, Dennis Tape (Carol) and Tim Tape (Shelley Hendrickson); her granddaughter Brooke Tape; and her siblings, Karen Fredette, Dennis Kruse (Dorothy), Janet Wheaton, Marilyn Spelios, Gary "Red" Kruse (Marcy), Corliss Heckel (Tom) and Larry Kruse. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
