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Antonie G. “Tony” Kapel

TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA  --  Antonie G. “Tony” Kapel, age 74, of the Township of Caledonia passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at St. Clare Hospital, Baraboo, surrounded by his loving family.

Tony was born on September 13, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Antonie M. Kapel and Doris A. (Olson) Kapel.  He grew up and lived in Chicago and Des Plaines, IL.

Tony was a carpenter since the age of 18 and had always been a carpenter contractor.  Tony knew his craft well;  being taught by his grandfather from Holland, his father, Antonie M. Kapel, and his Uncle Fred.   He married Shirley (Black) Kapel on November 9th, 1963.  Tony and Shirley moved to Caledonia in August of 1980.  They celebrated their 52nd anniversary this year.  Tony and Shirley are blessed with three sons:  Antonie L. Kapel (Jan), Scott J. Kapel (Julie) and Brian M. Kapel (Christie);  seven grandchildren, Antonie S., Emma, MacKenzie, Tyler, Clayton, Colton, and Bryar Kapel; and four honorary sons that were very special to him:  Andy Mueller, Eugene Biesek, Randy Hollander and Jim Rockett.

Tony deeply loved his wife, sons and grandchildren.  He enjoyed living on the farm, attending the Caledonia Presbyterian Church, and helping anyone in need.  His passions were carpentry, hunting, fishing, and cutting firewood.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley J. Kapel;  his sons, Antonie L. Kapel (Jan), Scott J. Kapel (Julie), and Brian M. Kapel (Christie);  grandchildren, Antonie S., Emma, MacKenzie, Tyler, Clayton, Colton and Bryar;  cousins, Anna Top and Audrey Behrens;  other relatives and many close friends.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Caledonia Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Paula Bremer officiating.  Inurnment will be private.  Visitation will be from 4 – 9 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2016 at Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage, and from 9 – 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the church.

What a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend.  His family loved him deeply and he will be greatly missed.  We are given peace knowing he is with the Lord.

My dear husband:  I will have a huge void in my heart forever, but I will have peace knowing you are with the Lord.  I know that our loving sons are great men and fathers, and will take great care of me and your Caledonia farm.

We would like to thank everyone who helped Tony battle cancer.  His sons were at the top of the list, for being there to love and help him every step of the way.  A special thank you to Joe and Carol Kuhn, Caledonia Church family, friends, neighbors, Dr. Heun, Dr. Carlson, the ICU staff at St. Clare Hospital and Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home.  A special thanks to Pastor Paula Bremer for being with us when we most needed spiritual guidance and love.

 

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