Fred J. Kappel Sr. 66 years. Beloved husband of 46 years to Doris (nee Taylor) Kappel. Devoted father of Fred Jr. C.P.D. (Stephanie) Kappel, Rebecca (Scott) Petrulis. Loving Grampa of Freddy III, Matthew, Andrew, and Danny Kappel. Cherished son of the late Fred and the late Sarah Kappel. Dear brother of Gary (Sandra) Kappel, Betty (Tom) Garner, Sue (Dennis) Bonakowski and the late Michael Kappel. Brother in law of Linda (John) Gorman, Sandra Sielaff, Ed (Debra) Taylor. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friend to all who knew him. Gold Star Member of the  FLAGS Club. Lifelong Canaryville resident. Member Union Local 143 - International Union of Operating Engineers. Retired 20 year employee Chicago Public Schools.  Funeral services 9:00 a.m. Friday, October 26, 2018, from the Thomas McInerney’s Sons Funeral Home, 4635 South Wallace Street, Chicago, IL, to St. Gabriel Church. Mass of the Resurrection 10:00 a.m. Visitation Thursday, October 25, 2018, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Interment: St. Mary Cemetery - Evergreen Park, IL (773) 268-0703.