Kapp

Richard A. Kapp, 81, of Staunton, Ill., died on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Hallmark Health Care Center in Carlinville. He was born Feb. 21, 1942, in Staunton, the son of the late August and Lydia (Becker) Kapp. He married Carol A. Meyer on Feb. 8, 1975, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton, and she survives.

Dick was superintendent of the water department for the City of Staunton for over 30 years, and he also served in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton and was a past member of the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department. He loved duck hunting.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Kapp of Staunton; two sons, Daron (Alisha) Kapp of Benld, Aaron (Laura) Kapp of Lebanon; and three grandchildren, Lucca, Giana, Kyle, and a fourth grandchild on the way. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Kapp.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 5 p.m. until closing at the Staunton VFW Hall in Staunton.

Memorials are suggested to either the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department or to the Staunton Sports Boosters. To leave an on-line condolence, visit http://www.williamsonfh.com. Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton is in charge of arrangements.