9/27/1960 - 1/13/2022
Beloved family member and friend, Lance Lee Kappel passed away on January 13, 2022 at the age of 61 in his hometown of Austin, TX from a brain aneurysm. Born on September 27, 1960 in San Antonio, TX, he was the son of Martha Ann (Branard) and Walter Frederick “Fred” Kappel. He grew up in the Houston area along with his siblings, Jason Kappel and Kandace Kappel. Lance attended McCullough High School in The Woodlands, TX where he met his high school sweetheart, Margaret Mitchell. After graduating from McCullough High School in 1979 he attended Texas Tech University, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing).
Lance and Margaret were married on August 15, 1981 and celebrated 40 years of marriage this past August. Together, they navigated the joys and challenges of life, raising three children and creating countless memories along the way. When he wasn’t enjoying time with friends and family, he spent his professional career working in sales and building relationships.
Lance had an infectious laugh and avidly pursued the passions of his life. He was a faithful Catholic, joining the church and becoming an active member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. His involvement included participation in Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP), Brothers in Christ, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Mobile Loaves & Fishes and the Knights of Columbus. A musician, chef, and outdoorsman, he loved playing his guitars, listening to music, hunting, fishing, and grilling. He also found joy in the simple things in life such as mowing the lawn, riding bikes, and going on walks with Margaret.
In 2017, Lance was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD). His tough battle with FTD showed his courage and perseverance in facing the challenges of life. He is preceded in death by his mother, Martha Ann Kappel. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, his children and their spouses, Blake and Laura Kappel, Kelsey and Lori Kappel, and Alicia and Heath Heidtke, his grandchildren, Kate and Owen Weylie, Charlie Kappel, and Lily Heidtke, his brother, sister-in-law (children), Jason and Stephanie Kappel (Mallory and Tyler Kappel), his sister, Kandace Kappel, and his father, Fred Kappel. He is also survived by many other family members and friends who loved him dearly. His energetic spirit and smile will be greatly missed as he enters the kingdom of heaven.
A rosary and visitation will take place at St. John Neumann Catholic Church (5455 Bee Cave Road, West Lake Hills, TX 78746) on Thursday, January 20 at 6 p.m. A Funeral Mass will take place at St. John Neumann Catholic Church on Friday, January 21 at 1 p.m. followed by a graveside burial at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home (6300 W William Cannon Drive, Austin, TX 78749).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory to:
Mobile Loaves & Fishes - https://mlf.org/
The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration - https://www.theaftd.org/
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
“We want you to be quite certain, brothers, about those who have fallen asleep, to make sure that you do not grieve for them, as others do who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and that in the same way God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.”
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