Wanda Maxine Schlappy, a resident of Chapman, Kansas passed away at her home in Chapman on June 27, 2021 at the age of 95. Wanda was born October 27, 1925, at rural Wakefield, Kansas. Her parents were George Elmer and Louisa Emerine Buchanan Harris. She attended Mt. Olive Grade School in the Clay County , and graduated from D.C.C.H.S. in 1943. She worked at the Sanborn Lumber Co. in Chapman for ten years. She was married to Gilbert C. Schlappy in June 26, 1947 at Memorial Home in Abilene, Kansas. They lived in Kansas City Missouri for 1 ½ years before returning to Chapman. She worked for Lang & Gfeller Accounting Firm, Fort Riley Finance and Accounting, and John A. Strain CPA Firm. She became a CPA in 1962. She was a member of the Chapman United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her son Ronald Gilbert Schlappy and wife Patricia of Minocqua, Wisconsin. Two daughters: Melissa Kay Schlappy-Colborn (Steve) and Kristena Marie Schlappy, both of Chapman, Kansas. Three granddaughters, Meagan Schlappy (Chris Turner), Melissa Tollefson (Tony) and Jessalyn Colborn. Two grandsons, Joe Wenger (Jessica) and Scott Colborn. Two great-granddaughters, Kaylynn Schlappy and McKenzie Turner. Two great-grandsons, Chase Turner and Walker Tollefson and numerous nieces and nephews as well as greats and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gib, brother Ray Harris, sisters, Vera Boyd and Jean Davis.
The family has chosen cremation. Graveside services for Wanda will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday July 3, 2021 at Indian Hill Cemetery in Chapman with Rev. Connie Wooldridge and Pastor Todd Britt officiating. The family suggests memorials be given to the Chapman United Methodist Church or the Chapman Valley Manor. Memorials may be mailed to Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel. PO Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.