Nicholas Appel's Obituary
Mr. Nicholas Appel, age 71, of Walkerville passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011 in Muskegon. He was born November 2, 1940 in Grand Haven to Joe and Helen (Wertz) Appel.
Nicholas was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed woodworking.
He is survived by 3 children: Shelly Rainwater of Spring Lake, Scott (Shelley) Appel of Grand Haven, Steven Appel of Grand Haven; 5 grandchildren. He is also survived by 2 sisters, Ann McGregor and Emily (Dave) Harden both of Grand Haven, and 1 brother, Pete (Carol) Appel of Grand Haven. He was preceded in death by his sister Sherrie and 9 other siblings.
A Celebration of Life service will take place 2-4 PM Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Sgt. Alvin Jonker VFW Post 2326 (20 N. First St.) Memorial contributions in memory of Nicholas may be given to the family. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.vbkfuneralhome.com
The family is being served by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of Grand Haven.
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