Rosemary Kappel, age 89 died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Grand Rapids Care Center, Grand Rapids, OH.
She was born February 19, 1924 in Henry County, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph H. and Genevieve (Long) Dietrick. On April 8, 1967 she married Friedrich Kappel, who preceded her in death on May 26, 1998. She was employed by Kappel Hardware True Value, New Holstein, Wisconsin, retiring in 1986. She was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Church, Paulding, where she also volunteered in the parish office, and was formerly a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein. She was a member of Paulding VFW Post #587 Auxiliary; past President of New Holstein Chamber of Commerce; and a member of Business and Professional Women Association of New Holstein, WI.
She is survived by nieces and nephews: Karen (Marv) Traver, Marsha Mathews, Larry Widmer, Edward Stults, Genevieve Stults, Suzanne Plummer, David Stults, Jody Tudico, Sandy Miller and a special niece, Ida Ronan; 19 great nieces and nephews; 41 Great-great nieces and nephews; and one great-great-great nephew.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Norbert and Bill Dietrick; and two sisters, Doris Widmer and Patricia Stults.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Wednesday March 20 at 11 AM at the Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Paulding, with Rev. G. Allan Fillman officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.
There will be visitation 9 – 11 AM prior to services at the church on Wednesday.
Donations may be made to Masses; Hospice of Northwestern Ohio; or Grand Rapids Care Center, Grand Rapids, OH.
Special thank you to Vicki and Tonya from Hospice of Northwest Ohio and all the staff at Grand Rapids Care Center.
Online condolences may be sent to www.denherderfh.com
Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, is handling arrangements.
