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Service:
A celebration of life will be held in July in Park
Rapids. Details to be announced by the family.
Obituary
Michael Wayne Appel, beloved husband,
father, and grandfather, passed away on the evening
of March 10, 2024, at the age of 72. He was born on
May 15, 1951, in Volga, South Dakota, to his birth
parents Johnny and Virginia (Thompson) Appel.
Following a tragic car accident in 1955 that took
the lives of both his parents, Michael was raised
with love and care as if their own son, by his Uncle
Leon Appel and Veva (Crooks) Appel.
Michael is survived by the love of his life &
devoted wife of 51 years, Diana (Beeman) Appel, his
loving son Clint Appel & his wife Kate, his
cherished daughter Nichole (Appel) Cole and her
husband Matthew, and his adored grandchildren Katie
Mae, Ryan, and Chance. He is also survived by his
siblings Gene Appel, Gail (Appel) Guzzardo, and
Glenda (Appel) Allison, and his birth siblings
Muriel (Appel) Long and Marilyn (Appel) Budahl.
Preceding Michael in death are his birth siblings
Milton “Butch”, Melvin, and Maynard, as well as
Gregg Appel and Gloria (Appel) Fry.
Things he loved most in this life were the Lord &
his earthly family, making memories at their
treasured property on Long Lake, Minnesota, & making
others laugh.
He was a master carpenter with a proud career as
owner of Appel Construction. He loved to teach &
mentor others on all things; he accepted everyone
with an open heart, open arms, and a perpetual
smile. In his younger years he adored owning &
loving on his horses, his time with Logan County
Mounted Police in Lincoln, Illinois, and the thrill
of boating, skiing & fishing.
Michael will be remembered for his “larger than
life” personality, his booming laugh, his kindness,
incredible generosity, and unwavering love for his
family. |
He certainly touched the lives of all who
knew him with his warm heart and gentle spirit. His memory
will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
A celebration of Michael’s life will be held in July at the
family cabin in Park Rapids, Minnesota. Details to be
announced by the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to
Eastside Christian Church in Park Rapids, MN (https://eastside.com/give/)
or by mail at P.O. Box 566, Park Rapids, MN 56470). |
