Charles E. Kappelt

Charles Emil Kappelt Jr. (Chuck), 70, began his final journey on Tuesday, January 6, 2015.  Chuck was born on March 3, 1944 in Erie, Pa.  He was the son of Charles Emil Kappelt Sr. and Margaret Welch Kappelt.  He married Linda Careless on October 31, 1981.

Chuck had just completed almost 50 years of employment as a tool engineer with the Molded Fiber Glass Tray Co. (Toteline) where he had just received the MFG “Pioneer Award.” He was also the owner and co-owner of several patents and lived his life solving complicated designs.  He was an accomplished engineer, an honest man and a true blue friend to those who had the pleasure of his friendship.

Chuck was a member of the local Pine Masonic Lodge 498 in Linesville and a member of the Jamestown Presbyterian Church.

In the spring Chuck enjoyed cultivating the trees on his property for firewood and in the winter he loved a good book and a great glass of wine. He loved his family passionately and considered himself a very “clever and lucky fellow.”  Chuck was a talented metal and wood worker, a novice gunsmith, and could “engineer” any intricate puzzle that came his way. He was encouraged by his heritage as he compiled an extensive family history and had just begun writing his first book. He built his own home, restored catamarans and had discovered a new joy in kayaking. Two years ago Chuck found renewed strength in his faith as he and Linda began directing the youth group of the Jamestown Presbyterian Church, where each meeting and mission trip with the youth energized both his soul and his spirit.

He is survived by his wife, Linda and their children, Carly A. Kappelt of Sharon, Pa. and David C. Kappelt of Edinboro, Pa, and the “apple of eye”, his granddaughter Bethany Hill who helped “Papa” remember the joy of just being a kid.  He is also survived by a sister Joan Kappelt Zalonis and a brother Eric Kappelt both of Erie, Pa. as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mary Kathleen Kappelt Skol.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at Royal-Coleman Funeral Home, 6028 U.S. Highway 6, Linesville.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Jamestown Presbyterian Church, 411 Liberty St., Jamestown, with Pastor Donald F. Stanley Jr. of the church officiating.  A reception will follow at the church.

Interment will be private in Linesville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest that any memorial funds be sent to the Jamestown Presbyterian Church, 411 Liberty St., Jamestown, Pa 16134 designated for their Memorial Fund or for Youth Mission. Donations in Chuck’s name may also be made to the American Cancer Society (designation for research) P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Please share a condolence or memory of Chuck for the family at royalcolemanfuneralhome.com.