Glenn L. Kappelman - Funeral services for Glenn L. Kappelman, 81, of Lawrence, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church in Lawrence. Military graveside services will be conducted by Dorsey-Liberty Post #14, American Legion, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. He died Thursday, April 1, 2004, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Kappelman was born November 29, 1922,in Ottawa, KS, the son of Otto L. and Erma Fern (Bouse) Kappelman. He attended Lawrence Public Schools and was a 1941 graduate of Liberty Memorial High School.He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, 106th Cavalry Division and served in the European Theater during WW II from 1943-1946. He was a member of the Dorsey-Liberty Post #14, American Legion and Alford-Clark Post #852, VFW and the 96th
Black Hawk Association. Mr. Kappelman received his Bachelor's Degree from KU in
1948, and earned his Master's Degree in Political Science also from KU in 1950. He
was a real estate broker and had been a partner at Calvin-EddyKappelman Insurance
and Real Estate for many years before his retirement. He was twice awarded the
Lawrence Realtor of the Year. In the 1960's, Mr. Kappelman was a leading advocate
to abolish discriminatory housing practices in Lawrence. He actively worked on the
Lawrence Planning Commission and many other civic committees to improve life and
the infrastructure in the city of Lawrence. An award-winning video created in 1999,
"Through My Sights", documented Mr. Kappelman's WWII experiences. A companion
book followed last year. He also published numerous books, maps and lithographs
highlighting Lawrence and KU historical subjects. Mr. Kappelman worked with, or was
a member of, the Lawrence Democrats, the Chamber of Commerce, KU Alumni
Association, Watkins Community Museum, Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence Stamp
Club and both the Centennial and Sesquicentennial Committees. He was also a
member of the First United Methodist Church and Sigma Phi Epsilon. He married
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Lloyd on January 4, 1953, in Spring Hill, KS.
She survives of the home. Other survivors include one daughter, Melanie K. Kappelman of Mission Hills,KS; one son, Matthew Kappelman of Lawrence; one sister, Mrs. Neal (LaVerne)Harris of Celebration, FL; and one granddaughter, Carlisle Elizabeth Steer. He was preceded in death by one son, Mark Kappelman.
The family will greet friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004, at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Mark Kappelman Scholarship Fund at the KU Endowment Association or the First United Methodist Church Building Fund. Contributions may be sent in care of WarrenMcElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/4/2004.
Mr. Kappelman was born November 29, 1922,in Ottawa, KS, the son of Otto L. and Erma Fern (Bouse) Kappelman. He attended Lawrence Public Schools and was a 1941 graduate of Liberty Memorial High School.He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, 106th Cavalry Division and served in the European Theater during WW II from 1943-1946. He was a member of the Dorsey-Liberty Post #14, American Legion and Alford-Clark Post #852, VFW and the 96th
Black Hawk Association. Mr. Kappelman received his Bachelor's Degree from KU in
1948, and earned his Master's Degree in Political Science also from KU in 1950. He
was a real estate broker and had been a partner at Calvin-EddyKappelman Insurance
and Real Estate for many years before his retirement. He was twice awarded the
Lawrence Realtor of the Year. In the 1960's, Mr. Kappelman was a leading advocate
to abolish discriminatory housing practices in Lawrence. He actively worked on the
Lawrence Planning Commission and many other civic committees to improve life and
the infrastructure in the city of Lawrence. An award-winning video created in 1999,
"Through My Sights", documented Mr. Kappelman's WWII experiences. A companion
book followed last year. He also published numerous books, maps and lithographs
highlighting Lawrence and KU historical subjects. Mr. Kappelman worked with, or was
a member of, the Lawrence Democrats, the Chamber of Commerce, KU Alumni
Association, Watkins Community Museum, Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence Stamp
Club and both the Centennial and Sesquicentennial Committees. He was also a
member of the First United Methodist Church and Sigma Phi Epsilon. He married
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Lloyd on January 4, 1953, in Spring Hill, KS.
She survives of the home. Other survivors include one daughter, Melanie K. Kappelman of Mission Hills,KS; one son, Matthew Kappelman of Lawrence; one sister, Mrs. Neal (LaVerne)Harris of Celebration, FL; and one granddaughter, Carlisle Elizabeth Steer. He was preceded in death by one son, Mark Kappelman.
The family will greet friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004, at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Mark Kappelman Scholarship Fund at the KU Endowment Association or the First United Methodist Church Building Fund. Contributions may be sent in care of WarrenMcElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/4/2004.
Glenn L. Kappelman - Funeral services for Glenn L. Kappelman, 81, of Lawrence, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church in Lawrence. Military graveside services will be conducted by Dorsey-Liberty Post #14, American Legion, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. He died Thursday, April 1, 2004, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Kappelman was born November 29, 1922,in Ottawa, KS, the son of Otto L. and Erma Fern (Bouse) Kappelman. He attended Lawrence Public Schools and was a 1941 graduate of Liberty Memorial High School.He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, 106th Cavalry Division and served in the European Theater during WW II from 1943-1946. He was a member of the Dorsey-Liberty Post #14, American Legion and Alford-Clark Post #852, VFW and the 96th
Black Hawk Association. Mr. Kappelman received his Bachelor's Degree from KU in
1948, and earned his Master's Degree in Political Science also from KU in 1950. He
was a real estate broker and had been a partner at Calvin-EddyKappelman Insurance
and Real Estate for many years before his retirement. He was twice awarded the
Lawrence Realtor of the Year. In the 1960's, Mr. Kappelman was a leading advocate
to abolish discriminatory housing practices in Lawrence. He actively worked on the
Lawrence Planning Commission and many other civic committees to improve life and
the infrastructure in the city of Lawrence. An award-winning video created in 1999,
"Through My Sights", documented Mr. Kappelman's WWII experiences. A companion
book followed last year. He also published numerous books, maps and lithographs
highlighting Lawrence and KU historical subjects. Mr. Kappelman worked with, or was
a member of, the Lawrence Democrats, the Chamber of Commerce, KU Alumni
Association, Watkins Community Museum, Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence Stamp
Club and both the Centennial and Sesquicentennial Committees. He was also a
member of the First United Methodist Church and Sigma Phi Epsilon. He married
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Lloyd on January 4, 1953, in Spring Hill, KS.
She survives of the home. Other survivors include one daughter, Melanie K. Kappelman of Mission Hills,KS; one son, Matthew Kappelman of Lawrence; one sister, Mrs. Neal (LaVerne)Harris of Celebration, FL; and one granddaughter, Carlisle Elizabeth Steer. He was preceded in death by one son, Mark Kappelman.
The family will greet friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004, at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Mark Kappelman Scholarship Fund at the KU Endowment Association or the First United Methodist Church Building Fund. Contributions may be sent in care of WarrenMcElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/4/2004.
Mr. Kappelman was born November 29, 1922,in Ottawa, KS, the son of Otto L. and Erma Fern (Bouse) Kappelman. He attended Lawrence Public Schools and was a 1941 graduate of Liberty Memorial High School.He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, 106th Cavalry Division and served in the European Theater during WW II from 1943-1946. He was a member of the Dorsey-Liberty Post #14, American Legion and Alford-Clark Post #852, VFW and the 96th
Black Hawk Association. Mr. Kappelman received his Bachelor's Degree from KU in
1948, and earned his Master's Degree in Political Science also from KU in 1950. He
was a real estate broker and had been a partner at Calvin-EddyKappelman Insurance
and Real Estate for many years before his retirement. He was twice awarded the
Lawrence Realtor of the Year. In the 1960's, Mr. Kappelman was a leading advocate
to abolish discriminatory housing practices in Lawrence. He actively worked on the
Lawrence Planning Commission and many other civic committees to improve life and
the infrastructure in the city of Lawrence. An award-winning video created in 1999,
"Through My Sights", documented Mr. Kappelman's WWII experiences. A companion
book followed last year. He also published numerous books, maps and lithographs
highlighting Lawrence and KU historical subjects. Mr. Kappelman worked with, or was
a member of, the Lawrence Democrats, the Chamber of Commerce, KU Alumni
Association, Watkins Community Museum, Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence Stamp
Club and both the Centennial and Sesquicentennial Committees. He was also a
member of the First United Methodist Church and Sigma Phi Epsilon. He married
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Lloyd on January 4, 1953, in Spring Hill, KS.
She survives of the home. Other survivors include one daughter, Melanie K. Kappelman of Mission Hills,KS; one son, Matthew Kappelman of Lawrence; one sister, Mrs. Neal (LaVerne)Harris of Celebration, FL; and one granddaughter, Carlisle Elizabeth Steer. He was preceded in death by one son, Mark Kappelman.
The family will greet friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004, at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Mark Kappelman Scholarship Fund at the KU Endowment Association or the First United Methodist Church Building Fund. Contributions may be sent in care of WarrenMcElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Published in the Kansas City Star on 4/4/2004.
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