1927
John
2020
John Dedrick Cappelmann, Jr.
November 28, 1927 — November 23, 2020
John D. Cappelmann, Jr., 92, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of the late Betty Jo King Cappelmann, entered into eternal rest Monday, November 23, 2020. A private family graveside service will be held Sunday, November 29, 2020 due to COVID-19. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel. A memorial service will be held at a later date at St. Paul's Lutheran Church followed by a celebration of his life.
John was born November 28, 1927 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of the late John Dedrick Cappelmann, Sr. and the late Hulda Gertrude Jahnz Cappelmann. He grew up in Charleston on Rutledge Avenue and graduated from Charleston High. He then went on to graduate from Georgia Tech with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management. In 1954 he started his own insurance agency, The General Agency, which is still in operation today. He raised his five children on Sullivan's Island where they learned the love of the water and the beach. He was an avid deep sea fisherman with many boats throughout the years, all named "Betty J" after his beloved wife of 54 years. He also had a passion for traveling and was able to visit every continent.
He was a member of the Hibernian Society, the German Friendly Society, the Arion Society, was past president of AIPAGIA, an insurance organization. He was a member and past treasurer at St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
He is survived by two sons, John "Chip" D. Cappelmann III (Betsy) of Mt. Pleasant, SC and William "Billy" E. Cappelmann (Melanie) of Isle of Palms, SC; three daughters, Donna Leslie Cappelmann of Charleston, SC, Janet C. Kaiser (Vincent) of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and Elizabeth C. Lewis (Scott) of Mt Pleasant, SC; and eight grandchildren, John "Sean" D. Cappelmann IV, Harris E. Cappelmann (Karlye), Grace C. Grimsley (Thomas), William E. Cappelmann, Jr. (Lindsey), Emily A. Cappelmann, Vincent C. Kaiser, Rachel J. Lewis, Joseph S. Lewis, Jr., and one great grandchild, Chase L. Cappelmann. He is predeceased by his granddaughter, Amanda J, Kaiser and his 2nd wife Evelyn Bell Cappelmann.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff at Franke at Seaside. A special thank you to the caregivers at Be Well and Right at Home for their loving care.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 604 Pitt Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC, 29464 or Franke at Seaside, 1885 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464.
John was born November 28, 1927 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of the late John Dedrick Cappelmann, Sr. and the late Hulda Gertrude Jahnz Cappelmann. He grew up in Charleston on Rutledge Avenue and graduated from Charleston High. He then went on to graduate from Georgia Tech with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management. In 1954 he started his own insurance agency, The General Agency, which is still in operation today. He raised his five children on Sullivan's Island where they learned the love of the water and the beach. He was an avid deep sea fisherman with many boats throughout the years, all named "Betty J" after his beloved wife of 54 years. He also had a passion for traveling and was able to visit every continent.
He was a member of the Hibernian Society, the German Friendly Society, the Arion Society, was past president of AIPAGIA, an insurance organization. He was a member and past treasurer at St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
He is survived by two sons, John "Chip" D. Cappelmann III (Betsy) of Mt. Pleasant, SC and William "Billy" E. Cappelmann (Melanie) of Isle of Palms, SC; three daughters, Donna Leslie Cappelmann of Charleston, SC, Janet C. Kaiser (Vincent) of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and Elizabeth C. Lewis (Scott) of Mt Pleasant, SC; and eight grandchildren, John "Sean" D. Cappelmann IV, Harris E. Cappelmann (Karlye), Grace C. Grimsley (Thomas), William E. Cappelmann, Jr. (Lindsey), Emily A. Cappelmann, Vincent C. Kaiser, Rachel J. Lewis, Joseph S. Lewis, Jr., and one great grandchild, Chase L. Cappelmann. He is predeceased by his granddaughter, Amanda J, Kaiser and his 2nd wife Evelyn Bell Cappelmann.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff at Franke at Seaside. A special thank you to the caregivers at Be Well and Right at Home for their loving care.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 604 Pitt Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC, 29464 or Franke at Seaside, 1885 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464.
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