Timothy John Trapp

May 24th, 1958 - March 2nd, 2021

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TIMOTHY JOHN TRAPP, 62, beloved brother, uncle and friend, died in Madison on March 2, 2021. Tim was born on May 24, 1958, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Ted & June (Foster) Trapp, who have predeceased him.

Tim graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1976, received his Bachelor of Science degree in English (with a minor in Anthropology) from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and his Master of Arts degree in English from Iowa State University.

Tim (“Trapper”) never got a tattoo because his mother said, “You can't become a spy if you have one,” but he did try his hand at a number of other things, including some adventures in Wyoming, Colorado and the La Crosse Rubber Mills, before he settled into a 26-year career in the National Sales Office of Humana Insurance in Madison. He oversaw and mentored agents selling in the Ohio market and was recognized as a top sales executive, earning President's Council awards in 2016 and 2018. His teammates at Humana knew him for his kindness, warmth and energy. Tim's family extends their deep appreciation to the Humana team for the friendship, help and caring they gave to him, particularly after his diagnosis with pancreatic cancer and during the 19 months he fought the disease with courage and grace.

Tim is survived by two brothers, David (Betty) Trapp of Onalaska and Allen (Lynn) Trapp of La Crosse, as well as a niece, Tonya Custis of Minneapolis, and nephews, Jonathan (Lauri) Trapp of La Crosse, Thomas (Caressa) Trapp of Des Moines, and Marcus (Allison) Trapp of Madison. He is also survived by his ex-wife and close friend, Doreen Trapp of Kimberly, WI.

Tim taught us that life was a gift and to be thankful for the opportunities each of us is given but not to forget to laugh and have some fun along the journey. Tim's journey is now over but his life and lessons will be remembered.

Memorials may be directed to the Dane County Humane Society.

The Celebration of Life for Tim occured on July 11th, 2021 at the Olbrich Gardens Atrium, and can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/GW0Oe1MK6UA