Theresa Chappa

July 9, 1929 - July 26, 2018

Theresa H Chappa, age 89, of Berlin died peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday July 26, 2018. Theresa was born in Neshkoro on July 9, 1929 to Frank and Anna Disterhaft (Berlowski). Theresa was united in marriage with Carl Chappa Sr. on November 25, 1947 at St. John's Catholic Church in Princeton. She was a lifetime member of All Saints (St. Michael's) Catholic Parish. Carl preceded Theresa in death on October 05, 2005, following a 58 year marriage. Theresa was a farmer's wife for many years. She trusted and relied on God to give her strength and guidance to see her through every day. After moving off the farm, Theresa became a factory worker until her retirement in July 1998. Theresa enjoyed the yearly family tradition of Thanksgiving dinner, where her whole family could be together on this special day. Theresa loved to bake and each Sunday would be set aside for the family to stop over and she would always have goodies to eat. Fondest memories were growing up on the farm. Theresa was a strong person who had a very large heart, all visitors; including friends of her children were considered family. Theresa is survived by her 13 of 14 children. Carl (Judy) Chappa Jr., Joe (Sandy) Chappa, Agnes (James) Darnick, Bernice Hanson (Darwin Brey), Dolores Paulsen, Ben (Donna) Chappa, Paul (Mary) Chappa, Mary Chappa, David (Gail) Chappa, Gloria Boe, Rose (Bud) Baniel, Pat (Sheri) Chappa, Sue (Duane) Sieger and daughter in-law Cheryl Chappa. Twenty-one grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She is further survived by her sister, Josephine along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Theresa was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Sr.; son, John; two sisters and two brothers, four brother-in-law’s and two sister-in-law’s.