Dale Clarence Kapp, age 66 of Collinsville, IL, died Thursday, October 10, 2019, in Collinsville, IL.
He was born on Tuesday, July 28, 1953, in Highland, IL, the son of Edwin and Mildred (nee Foppe) Kapp.
On Friday, June 17, 1988, he married Maria U. Kapp (nee Tupa) at Edwardsville, Illinois, who survives.
Dale was born at Highland, IL. He attended St. Paul School and served with the U.S. Marine Corps with duty in Hawaii (3 years) as Lance Corporal in the Military Police. He worked as a hod carrier, then become a bricklayer and retired in 2015. Dale enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening in his vegetable garden, always baking, bird watching, and was a “Mr. Fix It”. He also had the gift of gab – he was a very social person. His grandchildren were his greatest joy and loved them very much.
Survivors include:
Wife – Maria U. Kapp (nee Tupa), Collinsville, IL
Daughter – Mindy M. (Darren) Holsapple, Collinsville, IL
Daughter – Melanie M. (Thomas) Herrington, Troy, IL
Daughter – Marci U. Hartman, Collinsville, IL
Grandchild – Alexander K. Meyer, Collinsville, IL
Grandchild – Mano L. Hamann, Collinsville, IL
Grandchild – Matthew D. Lightle, Troy, IL
Grandchild – Mason D. Jones, Collinsville, IL
Grandchild – Myles B. Jones, Collinsville, IL
Grandchild – Kaleiah U. Jones, Collinsville, IL
Grandchild – Harper M. Herrington, Troy, IL
Great Grandchild – Mia Schwent, Collinsville, IL
Sister – Mary Lee Frey, Highland, IL
Brother – Ronald N. Kapp, Highland, IL
Sister – Juanita P. Bergfield, Auburndale, FL
Brother – Gary R. Kapp, Grantfork, IL
Sister – Sherry L. Rickher, Highland, IL
Brother – Stephen R. (Kathy Ann) Kapp, Greenville, IL
Sister – Kathryn F. (Billy) Edwards, Highland, IL
Brother – Kevin J. Kapp, Highland, IL
Sister – Jacqueline L. (Jack) Bange, Keyesport, IL
Sister – Michelle L. (Robert) Johnson, Highland, IL
Sister – Lisa Ann M. (special friend – Craig Koberczky) Kapp, Highland, IL
He was preceded by:
Father – Edwin William Kapp, Sr. – Died 8/05/2000
Mother – Mildred R. Kapp (nee Foppe) – Died 3/05/2008
Brother – Edwin H. Kapp. Jr. – Died 9/02/2017
Brother In-law – Walter R. “Wally” Frey – Died 2/06/2003
Brother In-law – Gene R. Bergfield – Died 5/07/2013
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Monday, October 14, 2019, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 14, 2019, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Fr. Adam Zawadzki, Parochial Vicar, officiating.
Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Disabled American Veterans.
