Jon Terry Cappel, age 66, of Arkdale, Wisconsin passed away January 21, 2014 at his home.
Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale, Wisconsin. Pastor Terri Skildum will officiate. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church.
Jon was born June 29, 1947 in Illinois to Walter and Ruth (Tyler) Cappel.
He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1965. He joined the National Guard in 1966 and was honorably discharged in 1972. Jon was then employed by Badger Army Ammunition Plant in Merrimac. He later worked for Nekoosa Papers at the woodlands department for 38 years until his retirement on July 7, 2007.
Jon married Kathleen Reichhoff on September 30, 1972 in Oxford, Wisconsin. They were blessed with one daughter Kari.
Jon enjoyed fishing, hunting, target shooting, reloading, photography, traveling and spending time with his family, especially his grandsons; Troy and Ryan.
He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Cappel; mother, Ruth Cappel-Pollex; Step-father, Alfred Pollex; Father in law, Edwin Reichhoff; Brother- in-law, Lee Reichhoff and Brother- in- law, Boyce Reichhoff
Survivors:
Wife: Kathleen Cappel of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Daughter: Kari (Mike) Banovec of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandson: Troy Banovec of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandson: Ryan Banovec of Friendship, Wisconsin
Mother- in- law: Audrey Reichhoff of Oxford, Wisconsin
further survived by many brothers- in- law, sisters in law,nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, friends and his grand-dogs
Kathy and Family. It is so sad to hear that Jon passed. Lost touch but connected on facebook and he was still the kind, interesting wonderful person I knew when growing up. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. God Bless
So sorry to hear of Jon’s passing. Our heartfelt sympathy to each member of his family. We will miss Jon and all his wonderful photos at the next high school reunion.
Kathy and Kari, and dear family: My sincere condolences are sent to you. May God hold you in the palm of his hand as you go through this difficult journey. Jon was such a genuine, authentic man…..and he saw beauty everywhere! KC—continue to take pictures, travel, and enjoy life—that is what Jon would want you to do! All my love!
Kari-
SO sorry to hear about your Dad!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. He was such a jolly and kind hearted person who loved life. Sorry for the delay as we were away last wk and just saw this obit on Roseberry’s.
Thinking of you, KC. May God bless the memory of Jon. He was one fun guy with a great outlook on life!
My sympathy to Jon’s family and friends. He was a fun classmate at Adams-Friendship High School
Dear Kathy, Kari, Mike and boys, my heart is heavy with sadness. My cousin Jon was always smiling and having fun. He enjoyed life to the fullest. I’m am so happy that you all got to see the great USA in the last few years. I know that was a great joy to you both, and Jon and his camera captured many wonderful sights that will always be remembered. May these words find comfort to you knowing that he still will be smiling down on all of us, love you and rest in peace.
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you peace.
I remember Jon well from time distant school bus stops 55 years ago. He was always one ;of the nicest “big kids” I knew then. I found out this last year he still was. A mutual interest in photgraphy led to him offering me valued information and tips. He and Kathy took me on a delightful trip to The Necedah Wildlife refuge and let me rediscover that. They treated me with such kindness and respect that I came to realize the value of old friends never recedes.I will miss Jon tremendously and offer you Kathy my sympathy and prayers. RIP
So sorry to hear about Jon’s passing. He was a heck of a nice guy. May the Lord keep him warm and happy in heaven.
Thinking and praying for all of you. God’s comfort
Jon will be missed. Sorry to hear of his passing. We had a lot of fun as a family. You will be in our prayers. We love you all.
Kari I am so sorry to hear of your Dads passing.
My deepest sympathy to all of Jon’s family.
Porky you will be missed but not forgotten.
Kari and family,
Our thoughts and prayers to you all for your loss.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Jon was always a big past of our class reunions. He always had a smile and a good word for everyone. Enjoyed his pictures of the boat launches in Marinette. May he rest in peace.
Our sympathy is extended to the entire family.
Jon was a wonderful husband, father, son, grandfather and friend. His smile made you smile. he touched so many lifes and made each of us better. I’m glad we were given the extra time with him. Kathy you and Jon were a wonderful couple. I’m glad you got to do so much together, travel, photos, coffee time, grandchildren, granddogs and ect. Kari your Dad was so very proud of you. when you talked about you he had that gleem in his eye. Troy and Ryan Grandpa loved you. Hold each other tight and share Jon’s memory. Let God, family and friends comfort you during this difficult time. RIP our Friend
So sorry to hear about Jon’s passing – he and his family have been neighbors since I can remember. He was always funny and light hearted – I particularly remember him riding a motorcycle past our place lying on his stomach! I have a lot of good memories of Jon -Kathy and Kari you are in our prayers – he will be missed.
Kathy and family: Just wanted to say how sorry Dennis and I are in the loss of Jon. It was fun to meet up with him and you doing what we both like to do, watching eagles. He was my brother’s friend in the beginning, in the end he was mine too. We shall miss his smile down at the dam and I shall miss his conversations on facebook. I pray that God gives you the strength to meet the days ahead. May God give you peace and comfort in one another at this very difficult time. When you are sad in the days ahead draw on your lifetime of memories to get you through. RIP Jon you will be missed by many.
I am so sorry to hear about Jon passing,He was a good friend and neighbor,had lots of fun camping, snowmobiling and a good neighbor, Kathy I know it is hard to let them go,try to remember the good times and the good memories.I will keep you in my prayers.
So sorry to hear of Jon’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you Kathy, Kari and family.
Kathy and Kari
So sorry to hear of Jon’s passing. He was a wonderful guy and a great classmate of Jo’s. His picture taking was legendary. He will be greatly missed. RIP Jon.
Was sorry to hear of Jon’s passing. Always enjoyed seeing Jon @ our class reunions & all the pictures he took. My prayers are with the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Jon was quite the guy, many good memories at the old mill and he will greatly missed. RIP Jon.
I had the pleasure of meeting Jon once when I toured the Plum Creek offices in Wisconsin. I enjoyed our chats on Facebook. Jon was a very sweet and thoughtful man and will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
What can anyone say about Jon Cappell that hasn’t already been said. Wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend to so many. You will be missed forever and remembered for so many wonderful things knowing you was to love you…and you our dear cousin was what love is all about. Rest in peace and hopefully we’ll see you someday on the other side. Your family in New York …Judy and Augie
Deepest Sympathy to the family and friends of Jon. He was a treasure of a person. He will be missed by his family and so many friends. Whoever got to know Jon knew.. he was a special person and a extremely talented man.
Kathy & family, Sorry to hear about Jon’s passing. You’ll be in our thoughts and prayers.
RIP Jon
Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family.
Kathy and the entire family, I am so sorry to hear of Jon’s passing. I have never met him in person but did work with him when he worked at Plum Creek. He was always such a kind, generous and thoughtful man. I will so miss our chats online. Gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace John.
So sorry to hear that Jon passed. One memory of him is he did Randy’s and mine wedding pictures. God bless him, he was a great person. R.I.P Jon… Will be thinking of you Kathy and family..
Kathy, Kari and family – My heartfelt condolences to all of you on the loss of Jon. I have known him for almost 60 years and he was a wonderful friend with such a big heart! While we lost touch in the years after high school, we reconnected shortly after his heart attack in 1999 via email and I really enjoyed our communications over the years. Kathy – I love the pictures that you and Jon have posted on Facebook – not only of your travels, but also beautiful nature pictures from around your home and the surrounding areas. Those are wonderful memories for you and your family to forever cherish. The mold was broken when Jon was created… He was definitely one of a kind and will be greatly missed to all who knew him. RIP Jon, my dear friend… 🙁
What a great guy he was!! I remember all of the fun times camping when the kids were little!! Kathy and Kari and family – we are so proud to have known him. It’s great that we have all of these fun memories!! I will miss him.
We are so very sorry. He was such a special guy and we enjoyed the time spent with Jon and Cathy since we moved up here. He will be missed greatly. Our prayers are with the family.
Our condolences to Kathy, Kari, and the family of Jon. What an upbeat individual the world has lost. His smile and positive attitude was infecting in any gathering and I am proud to call him my friend! RIP Jon!
Kathy and family I am so very sorry for your loss of Jon. Rest in Peace Jon. You were a good man and fought a good fight. Going to miss seeing your wonderful pictures of your adventures with Kathy!
Kathy, Kari, Mike & Grandsons, We are so very sorry for your loss. Jon was a one of a kind, good nature, give it all, sort of a guy. Always had a smile, laughter was always to follow. It’s a blessing, that he did have those extra years, to do things he & Kathy wanted to do. You were the ones, who told us about the eagles at the dam, which has been passed on, so that many people have enjoyed, too. R.I.P. JON.
Kathy and family, I am very sorry to hear the sad news of Jon…..I’ve know Jon since 1st grade in Arkdale Grade school, he was a very caring person to all he met…my thoughts and prayers are with you…
Was so sorry to hear of Jon’s passing, he was a very fun loving person and will be missed. Our deepest Sympathy Kathy and family you are I our thoughts and Prayers
I had the pleasure of working with Jon, and what a wonderful man! He was always smiling, camera in hand! My condolences to his family – you are in my prayers.
Jon, You will be missed dearly.
Family, so sorry to hear that Jon passed . He was a friend, classmate, and fellow soldier. God speed my friend.