Donald Casper Apeland

On July 17th, 2019, Donald Casper Apeland, loving husband and father of three, passed away at age 86. Don was born on March 28, 1933, in Waukegan, IL, to Anna Louise Casler and Casper Apeland. After graduating from Lake Forest Academy, he left for Dallas to attend SMU where he received both his Bachelor and Law Degrees. At SMU, he met and married Suzanne Elise Dranguet. Together they raised three children, traveled extensively and enjoyed many lifelong friendships.

In business, he enjoyed a long career as a Petroleum Landman and Resident Council for Lone Star Gas, General American Oil Co. and Pitts Energy. He was always eager to assist and mentor younger colleagues in their career choices, guiding them through important decisions.

Don had a passion for the outdoors and especially the mountains of Colorado. In his youth, he was a camper and counselor at Cheley Camp in Estes Park, where later his family would enjoy many memorable summer vacations. Throughout his life, he hiked and climbed most of the mountains of the Rocky Mountain National Park area including Longs Peak.

Don was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Suzanne Dranguet; his mother and father, Anna Louise and Casper Apeland; his sister, Betty Burgess; and infant child, Karen. He is survived by his son Chris and wife Melissa and their children Andie and Matt; son Lincoln and wife Judy Niven; daughter Laura and husband Robert Mullins and their children Zack, Maggie and Carrie. Memorial service will be held on Monday, Aug. 5th, at Sparkman/Hillcrest Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.