Wesley Dwaine Kappler
July 17, 1932 - August 4, 2020
Kappler, Wesley Dwaine, born July 17, 1932, was one of three children born to Hugh and Rosabell Kappler. He was preceded in death by his sisters Norma and Dorothy. He is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years, Marjorie Carolyne Kappler. He is survived by four children: Mark (Jing), Lee (Kathy), Scott (Ginny), and Kris (Sarah), nine grandchildren: Ryan, Nathan, Justin, Karly, Matthew, Callie, Hannah, Elizabeth, and Johnny; and, three great grandchildren: Ben, Natalie, and Abbey - and another on the way. He served our country in the Korean conflict; obtained an electrical engineering degree from Purdue University; fulfilled a successful 30 year career at Detroit Edison during which he obtained an MBA from University of Michigan; was a faithful member of the Methodist Church; and, enjoyed family, church, and volunteer work in the community he loved. He was a shining example of kindness and humility. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Viewing will be held Friday, August 7th from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Road West, (btwn Sheldon & Beck) Plymouth. A private family funeral is planned due to health concerns surrounding the COVID pandemic. The family requests that memorials be made to First United Methodist Church of Plymouth, 45201 North Territorial Road, Plymouth, MI 48170. To share a memory, please use the Share a Memory tab on this web page.
Kappler, Wesley Dwaine, born July 17, 1932, was one of three children born to Hugh and Rosabell Kappler. He was preceded in death by his sisters Norma and Dorothy. He is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years, Marjorie Carolyne Kappler. He... View Obituary & Service Information