He was one of six children born to Bill and Josephine Kappler who preceded him in death as did his brother, Rodger; his sister, Mary Knievel; and his sister, Carmen McCullough.
He was a Raytown High School Class of 1964 graduate and a US Army veteran. He was an avid Chiefs and NASCAR fan.
He leaves his wife, Leslie Dermann Kappler; his sister, Paula McDonald; and his brother, Brian Kappler.
He was loved and will be missed.