William E. Kaple, 82, of Lima, died at 2:48 p.m., Sunday, May 08, 2011, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Oct. 11, 1928, in Lima, to Otmar H. and Evelyn M. (Schlembach) Kaple who preceded him in death. On Feb. 5, 1951, he married Naomi M. Spradling who died on Jan. 27, 2007.
Mr. Kaple was a branch manager for Nickles Bakery, retiring in 1990 after 37 years of service. He was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church of Lima and its Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus Council #2661, where he was a past Grand Knight. He loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed living life.
Surviving are five children: James (Mary) Kaple of Lima, Michael (Susie) Kaple of Lima, Brenda (Tim Maxwell) Kaple of Lima, Tim Kaple of Murray, UT and Karen (John) Croft of Lima; eight grandchildren: Chad Kaple, Douglas (Melissa) Kaple, Michael (Jenny) Kaple II, Amber Maxwell, Ashley (fiancé Jacob Klay) Maxwell, Chassidy (Matthew) Tondee, Jeff (Carol Ann) Barnt II and Brittney Croft; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings: Donald (Marion) Kaple of Atlanta, GA, Mary Ann (Tom) Deitering of Leipsic, Robert Kaple of Ottoville and Paul Kaple of Fremont.
A Memorial Mass will begin at 10:00 AM on Friday May 13, 2011 at St. Gerard’s Catholic Church, with Fr. James McDonald Officiating.
Visitation will be on Thursday May 12, 2011 from 2-4, and 6-8 p.m. at Siferd-Orians Funeral Home, where a Parish Wake service will be held at 7:30 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Radio WJTA 88.9 FM, 6048 Road 8-E, Leipsic, OH 45856 or St. Gerard’s Catholic Church, 240 W. Robb Ave, Lima, OH 45801, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences may be expressed at www.siferd-oriansfuneralhome.com.
William E. Kaple, 82, of Lima, died at 2:48 p.m., Sunday, May 08, 2011, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 AM on Friday May 13, 2011 at St. Gerard’s Catholic Church, Visitation will be on Thursday May 12, 2011 from 2-4, and 6-8 p.m. at Siferd-Orians Funeral Home where arrangements are incomplete.
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