Roger Kapp
Roger, son of Edward and Lucille Kapp, was born on March 24, 1943, in Flint, MI. Inspired by his father in his formative years, Roger was involved in the Boy Scouts of America from an early age, serving with troop 186 at Pierce School. In 1959, he earned the Eagle Award, the Boy Scouts highest honor. Roger also earned his Eagle Badge at the same time as his father.
Roger graduated from Powers High School in 1961 and attended Alma College in Alma, MI, graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy. During his college years, Roger served in the Army reserves and did his training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Over the course of Roger’s life, he worked for the Boy Scouts of America, Marcone Appliance, and most recently gave 23 yrs of service working at American Insurance Agency in Huntsville, AL. Roger was also a lifelong member of Kiwanis International and would often visit Kiwanis groups around Illinois and Alabama, depending on where his work travels took him.
In November of 1983, Roger married his love, and spiritual soulmate, Gladys Ruth McNeil Kapp. They enjoyed 41 years of marriage, residing in Peoria, IL and Madison, AL. Their Christian faith was an essential part of their life together. Roger was actively involved in his church communities at Northwest Baptist Church in Peoria and West Huntsville Baptist Church in Huntsville.
While in his late 20’s, Roger prayed to receive Christ while attending a Billy Graham Crusade. Since then, he has played an active role in serving in church ministries and in his community. He loved music and was a member of the West Huntsville Baptist Church choir for 30 years, served and lead music in the Awana program (Sparks) for 16 years, and participated in many missions trips to Honduras, Ukraine, Costa Rica, Slovakia, Eutaw, AL, and St. Louis, MO.
He was involved at Westminster Christian Academy with the Key Club and awarding scholarships through Kiwanis International. He was also seen attending many ball games and events at Westminster to show his support to students, faculty and administration. Roger served the Lord with joy everyday and he loved people deeply. He fulfilled the role of a Grandfather figure to many children that came through his ministries and his church. He had the ability to make people feel like they were the most important person in his life by remembering the details about them. Roger was humble and unassuming, but he always found ways to meet the physical and spiritual needs of those around him.
On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, while serving in Honduras with a missions team from West Huntsville Baptist Church, Roger Bassett Kapp, at the age of 81, passed away into the presence of the Lord.
Roger is survived by:
Wife- Gladys Ruth McNeil Kapp, Madison, AL
Step-Daughter- Kathryn Pierce (Chris Staley) Gilson, IL
Son- William Kapp (Sally), Highland, IL
Daughter- Beth Northrup, Winfield, MO
Grandchild- Madeline Northrup, Moscow Mills, MO
Grandchild- Jacob Kapp, Oshkosh, WI
Grandchild- Benjamin Kapp, Madison, WI
Sister- Barbara Killeen (George), Bay City, MI
Roger was preceded in death by:
Father – Edward Kapp, 1983
Mother – Lucille Kapp, 1989
Brother – James Kapp, 2011
Family and friends are invited to celebrate the home going of Roger Kapp at West Huntsville Baptist Church Friday, July 5, 2024. Visitation is at 4:00 pm and a service will be held immediately following at 5:00 pm. Interment will be at a later date in Wapello, IA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to:
West Huntsville Baptist Church
2211 Triana Blvd
Huntsville, AL 35805
give.westhuntsville.com
Forgotten Children’s Ministries
PO BOX 36399
Birmingham, AL 35236
fcmhonduras.org/donate/
