Stephen Francis Kappes

Neal's Funeral Home
306 S Walnut st.
Osgood, IN 47037
812-689-4262

Stephen Francis Kappes, age 64 of Bennington, entered into this life on March 15, 1951 in Batesville, IN . He was the son of the late Raymond Bernard & Ethel Florentina Freel Kappes. Stephen, most commonly known as "Bear," grew up in Osgood & graduated from Jac-Cen-Del High School in 1971. At the age of 18, he began working for Cummins Engine Company in Columbus, IN & later transferred to Holset Engineering Plant in Madison, IN where he retired after 30 years. Steve made his home in Bennington, IN & had several hobbies. He enjoyed family events, fishing with brothers & friends, bowling & a variety of hunting, especially mushroom hunting. Farming & gardening were also among a list of his favorite things. Stephen passed away, Thursday, June 4, 2015 at The Waters in Rising Sun, IN .

SURVIVORS:
Brothers:
Richard (Judy) Kappes of Holton, IN
Norman (Connie) Kappes of Osgood
Frank (Debbie) of Fairview, IN
John (Teresa) Kappes of Versailles


Sisters:
Edna Yagami of Richmond, KY
Carolyn (Wesley) Bradley of Osgood
Velma (Jerry) Armstrong of Rising Sun, IN
Martha (Jeff) Peaslee of Versailles
Rosemary (Rick) Hooten of Osgood
Regina (Doug) West of Versailles
Debra Schmidt of Osgood
Christina (Alvin) Hoff of Sunman, IN

Sister-in-law's:
Judy Kappes of Bennington
Kathy Kappes of Greendale, IN
Many nieces & nephews also survive.