October 7, 1928 - January 8, 2020
Arthur Harold Appel
Age 91, of Richfield. Served in the US Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Henderson. He was a precious metal worker, loved playing the accordion and organ, and going on road trips. His love of trains led to a hobby as an avid model railroader. Above all he had a love for his family and faith. Survived by wife of 62 years, Albina Appel; children, Cynthia Appel, Kimberly (Dan) Carlson, Julie (Jeff) Duncan and John (Nancy) Appel; grandchildren, Alicia Zilka, April Guthrie, Ben (Laura) Carlson, Ryan Carlson, Alexa Densmore, Katie Duncan, Matthew Duncan and Mark Duncan; great-grandchildren, Mallory Carlson and Zayden Duncan; sister, Maxine Appel; and numerous relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur & Cecelia Appel; and siblings, Adeline Waletzki, Ted Wallace, Ernie Waletzki, Russel Waletzki, Ceil Kocemba and Jerome Waletzki.
Visitation
Thursday, January 16, 2020
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel
6527 Portland Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, January 17, 2020
11:00AM
Visitation 1 hour prior
St. Peter's Catholic Church
6730 Nicollet Avenue
Richfield, MN 55423
Arty, I’ll miss you so much. I’ll miss your smile and your laugh and your hugs. You always made me feel loved like a fourth daughter and I especially loved how well you loved your family. Your jokes were corny. Your mind was sharp. You remembered every highway you were ever on.
What a great man! What a great father-in-law!
So sorry to hear Julie. He must have had a lot of great stories – such an interesting life!
Uncle Arty, being of the “greatest generation”
And with the family origin that instilled
resolute purpose of being and morality
which he manifested with steadfast perseverance
though out his entire life,
perhaps will agree with my sentiments below.
Shed no bitter tears for our Beloved Uncle;
Nor in our hearts hold regret in vain
Its but the casket that lies here;
the gem that fills it sparkles yet.
A gem that will sparkle in our hearts
and memories ‘til we see his smiling face
and meet his warm embrace again.
On behalf of my siblings and myself
With heartfelt condolences to
our Dear Aunt Albina and our cousins
Cindy, Julie, Kim and John ,