Gerald Kapitzke
November 10, 1945 - July 01, 2020
Obituary
APPLETON - Gerald Lee Kapitzke, age 74, of Appleton, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Madison. He was born on Nov. 10, 1945, in Appleton, the son of Henry and Lydia (Gensler) Kapitzke.
Gerald graduated from Appleton West High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Miller Electric until his retirement. Gerald enjoyed photography and working in the yard.
Gerald is survived by the love of his life, Norma Rhode; son, Douglas Kapitzke and his daughter, Hannah; daughter, ChyAnne (Derek) Townsend and their sons, Jeremiah and Nathanial; sister-in-law, Joan Kapitzke of San Diego, Calif.; Norma's children, Eric (Christy) Rhode and their children, Grace, Max and Alex; Nicole Rhode (David Bruno) and their children, Noah and Finn; special friends, Stephen and Patricia Otto and Rick and Barb Salm. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, John Kapitzke. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Suzanne Fischer
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Jerry was affectionately called "Beans" because he visited our cottage in Eagle River and promptly ate an entire crock pot of homemade beans Mom had just finished making!!! The name stuck. He was my cousin, neighbor, playmate and friend. He will be missed. Suzi (Wheeler) Fischer of Sebring, FL.
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Betts Treleven
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Deepest sympathy to Jerry’s family & friends. We had been forever friends. As a teenager we’ were neighbors too. Life was Fun 😋 Templin Liquor Store was the common ground for us there in the neighborhood . Jerry was at the wheel. RIP Will miss that Smile.
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JoAnne Reinhardt
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Our sympathy and prayers to Norma as well as Douglas and ChyAnne and their families. I am a cousin of Gerald. We have not been in contact since childhood but renewed family ties at the the time of John's funeral. Again blessings to all of you.
Bob and JoAnne Reinhardt of Evansville, IN
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Don Keddell
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ChyAnne, so sorry for your loss. I truly enjoyed your dads presence both at Miller Electric over the years and at the Miller Picnic. I remember the first time I saw Jerry talking someone in the weld shop and wondered how long he was going to stay on that ladder and converse with Carl Kroncke. Then I realized he was standing on the ground!! A big man with a big heart. You are evidence of his life well lived. I'm honored to be a small part of your life's journey. Prayers for you and your family.
Don Keddell