Clarence L. Kapp, age 91 of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL. He was born on Sunday, July 08, 1923, in Highland, IL, the son of John A. and Maggie (nee Holzinger) Kapp. On Tuesday, January 22, 1946, he married Ruth M. Kapp (nee Litteken) who survives in Highland. He was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church. He was also a member of Madison County Farm Bureau; Highland Moose Lodge #2479. Clarence was born on the family farm; south of Highland; attend Buckeye Country School. He worked on the family farm. He was a Hod Carrier with Local 197 in Belleville, IL. He also worked for A.O. Smith Steel Corp. He farmed south of Highland; raising beef cattle and grain. He loved fishing and enjoyed his club house on the Kaskaskia River. He enjoyed making bonfires and deer hunting. He loved to butcher. He was an avid Euchre player. In his younger years, he enjoyed bowling. He always enjoyed when his grandchildren and great grandchildren would come to visit. Survivors include: Wife – Ruth M. Kapp nee Litteken, Highland, IL Son – Kenneth G. (Mary) Kapp, Highland, IL Son – Dennis L. (Joyce) Kapp, Highland, IL Son – Michael C. (Kay) Kapp, Trenton, IL Daughter – Patricia A. (Kenneth) Weber, Alhambra, IL Daughter – Carey Sue (James) Mosby, Highland, IL Grandchild – Deborah A. (Matt) Workman, Highland, IL Grandchild – Barbara M. (Daniel) Ashford, Highland, IL Grandchild – Greg L. (special friend Jody) Kapp, Alhambra, IL Grandchild – Mandy L. (Jeff) Ottenscheider, Breese, IL Grandchild – Luke M. (special friend Amanda) Kapp, Trenton, IL Grandchild – Amy Sue (Tim) Patrick, Marine, IL Grandchild – Clint M. (Natasha) Kapp, Highland, IL Grandchild – Ann P. (special friend Danny) Johnesse, Highland, IL Grandchild – Casey S. (Clay) Rolfingsmeier, Breese, IL Great Grandchildren – Sixteen Brother – Nelson H. (Marilyn) Kapp, Highland, IL Sister – Lorene M. Hollenkamp, O Fallon, IL He was preceded in death by: Father – John A. Kapp Mother – Maggie Kapp nee Holzinger Grandchild – Neal Kapp died 08/06/1994 Grandchild – Nolan Kapp died 09/02/1983 Brother – George J. Kapp died 10/26/2004 Brother – Edwin Kapp died 08/05/2000 Sister – Frances E. Mersinger died 07/15/1988 Sister – Margaret J. Werner died 12/20/2001 Brother – John E. Kapp died 08/05/2007 Brother – Edgar B. Kapp died 04/16/2009 Sister – Bernice M. Hollenkamp died 08/26/2008 Sister – Mary Ann Brown died 2013 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, on Thursday, January 22, 2015, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 22, 2015, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Fr. Paul Kala, Pastor of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Greenville, IL, officiating. Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Masses; Father Paul’s Ghana Project (STYDEC International); Charity of the Donor’s Choice.
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