Michael T. "Max" Kapfer
November 29, 1945 - January 14, 2019
Obituary
STOUGHTON-Michael T. “Max” Kapfer (“The Dean of the College of Rock & Roll Knowledge”), age 73, passed away on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, at Nazareth Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on Nov. 29, 1945, in Neillsville, the son of Lee "Happy" and Elsie (Shultz) Kapfer. Max graduated from Neillsville High School with the class of 1964. He was united in marriage to Judy Gault on Jan. 24, 1971. Max worked for many years in purchasing and sales at Nelson Industries in Stoughton, retiring in 2006. His grandchildren were his pride and joy and he cherished every memory of time spent with them. Max enjoyed time with family and friends and loved life! He was a talented painter and musician. In retirement, Max enjoyed playing music every Monday with the OK Band..."they’re not that great, just OK," playing with Ted Ormond, Jeff Morgan, Jerry Trieloff and Brett Peterson. Together, they entertained the senior residents in Stoughton and in the surrounding communities. Max is survived by his wife, Judy; son, Josh (Jen) Kapfer; daughter, Amanda (Bjorn) Stanton; grandchildren, Violet Kapfer and Viggo and Solveig Stanton; brother, Bill Kapfer; sister-in-law, Anita Kapfer; and brother-in-law, Randy (Bonnie) Gault. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Bob (Mary Ellen), Dick and Lloyd Kapfer; and two sisters-in-law, Betty and Josephine Kapfer. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE will be held at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 700 Cty. Hwy. B, Stoughton, at 4 p.m., on Monday Jan. 21, 2019, with the Rev. Paula Geister-Jones presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 2 p.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church or Agrace HospiceCare. The family would like to thank Home Health United, the Nazareth House and Agrace HospiceCare for the care and love given to Max.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Hwy. 51 North at Jackson St.
(608) 873-4590
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Sherry De Buhr
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Uncle Max will be missed. He was such a loving man and will be greatly missed. I love you Uncle Max.
Love Sherry
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Francie Blodgett Pearson
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Remembering a childhood friend with great fondness. I remember what a great dancer he was, how much he loved comic books and how much he knew about music. Max and music just went together!
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Mike Connor
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Dear Judy and family, so sad for your loss. Sending you lots of love and prayers your way.
My last memory of Max is when he loaned me his snake skin boots for my Halloween costume. He was always a giver. We had a lot of great times working at Nelson/Cummins together. Some of the best times were the many trips to Kohler and the great places he would take me to eat. Max taught me not to take life or work too seriously. He always had time for a nice chat, story, or joke. I remember when I was a newbie, he invited me to play cribbage during lunch. Doc, Holly, Max and I played a lot of cribbage. He would also read the Super Quiz to us at break time. Deep down inside I think he was trying to culture and educate us. It was a monumental task, but he took it on with humor and compassion for us less learn'ed.
Max old buddy, you showed us how to love unconditionally. Thank you for that. You are forever loved by all of us that had the privilege to know you.
Mike Connor
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R S Ehlers
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I will miss my cousin Max. My deepest sympathy for all that have lost a wonderful person!
Every time I hear a jingle bell I will think of Max! Scott Ehlers
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Kathleen Lewis
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So many memories of my dear friend, Max! We were blessed to be a part of a special group of friends. When we were in our freshman or sophmore year, one night we all agreed to sneak out of our houses and meet up to stroll around town in the wee hours of the morning. We didn’t get into mischief but just had fun with no one else up and about in Neillsville at that time. We laughed so much. Max was always a big, fun-loving guy. Well, as we were walking on North Hewett St. at about 10th or 11th Street, we noticed the local police car approaching so, to avoid getting questioned, we all scattered and tried to hide behind bushes or trees. Max chose to hide behind a utility pole. I could see the shadow of him from my hiding place and both sides of his body shadow were plainly visible on each side if the pole. So, we ended up getting quizzed by the officer who just t told us to go home. I smile whenever I remember the vision of his shadow behind that utility pole. May you rest in peace, Max.
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Michael Gillis
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Max, you made the world brighter in so many ways: from the music you shared, to the stories you told, to the richness of your laughter, to the warmth of your soul. I have many memories of your great sense of humor and your generous spirit. Thank you for being so welcoming and kind to me.
Judy, Josh, Jen, Amanda, Bjorn, and grandkids, We are all so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our hearts and prayers, and we send you our love. Michael, Lee, and the boys.