Feb. 9, 1926 – Sept. 9, 2024
Richard Lee Shappell, 98 of Glidden Drive, Sturgeon Bay, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Jack and Engrid Meng Unity Hospice Facility in De Pere.
Richard was born Feb. 9, 1926, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, the one youngster of Herbert and Alice (Sullivan) Shappell. He graduated from Phillipsburg Excessive College in 1943 earlier than his service within the US Navy the place he served on the US Manta Ray submarine within the Pacific Theatre from 1943-1946. Richard graduated from Lafayette School in 1950.
On July 29, 1950, he married Dorothy “Dottie” Louise Fox in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Following Phillipsburg, he and Dottie lived in Easton, Pennsylvania, Cary, Illinois, Appleton, and for the previous 40 years in Door County.
Richard had labored for Dixie Cup (later American Can) for 25 years in Easton, Barrington, Illinois and Neenah. He then took a place with Kimberly Clark for 12 years, additionally in Neenah. They constructed their residence in Door County in 1980.
Dick was an energetic member of the Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church. He taught Senior Excessive Sunday College for 30 years together with holding numerous church workplaces. He was energetic with the Boy Scouts, U.S. Energy Squadron, Feed My Individuals, Dress My Individuals, Meals on Wheels, Group Affairs and Glidden Drive Owners Affiliation. He additionally served on the board of administrators for Door County Hospital.
Richard is survived by his two sons, James (Lucy Lennox) Shappell of Chevy Chase, Maryland, David (Marilyn Mortell) Shappell of Chicago; three grandchildren, James Andrew, and twins, Ben and Sam; great-granddaughter, Adalina Grace Shappell; nieces, Cheryl (John) Ridarick McCann of Easton, PA, and Donna (the late Barry) Ridarick Foulk of Brodheadsville, PA; grand nephews, Ryan and Seth McCann.
He was preceded in demise by his mother and father; spouse, Dottie; and granddaughter, Molly.
A celebration of his life can be held 10:30 am on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church in Sturgeon Bay with the Rev. Kenneth Boettcher officiating. Army honors to observe. Interment along with his beloved spouse, Dottie, can be in Fairmont Cemetery in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
Visitation can be on the church Oct. 26, 2024 starting at 9:30 am till the time of service.
Memorials could also be directed in Richard’s reminiscence to Jacksonport United Methodist Church (c/o Jacksonport/Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church, 836 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235) or a church of your alternative.
Huehns Funeral Dwelling, Inc. & Door County Crematory LLC in Sturgeon Bay are aiding the Shappell household with preparations. Expressions of sympathy, recollections, and pictures of Richard could also be shared along with his household by means of his tribute web page at HuehnsFuneralHome.com.
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