William E. Kappell, 63, of Little Chute, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee with his family by his side. Bill was born on July 6, 1951, son of the late Joseph and Nona (Jury) Kappell. Bill was a graduate of Little Chute High School Class of 1969. Bill worked at Thilmany's until his retirement in 2010. Bill met the love of his life in the eighth grade, and married her on July 15, 1972, at St. Johns Catholic Church in Little Chute.
Bill enjoyed camping, riding his motorcycle, listening to music, loved working on cars and participating in car shows with his family and friends. Bill loved and cherished every one of his grandchildren and they all had a very special place in his heart.

William is survived by his wife, Diane; three children, Adam (Becky), Bob (Jenny) and Bonnie (friend Kevin LaMarche) Kappell; seven grandchildren, Carver, Caitlyn, Riley, Payson, Emmett, Lizzy and Ocean; three brothers, Phil (Bobbie), John (Linda) and Joe Kappell; four sisters, Chris Kappell, Sue (Casey) Last, Kathy (Tim) Laha and Carol (Jim) Brighum; as well as many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents his brother, Jim and his mother and father in law, Cletus and Marie Lenz.

Visitation will be held at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main Street, Little Chute) on Monday, January 5, 2015 from 4:00 pm until the time of service at 6:00 pm with Rev. Bill Lenz officiating.