Fred K. Kaphingst

Fred Karl Kaphingst, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Christmas morning, at his home. Fred was born in Appleton, on February 17, 1937, son of the late F. Emil and Alice (Seifert) Kaphingst. On October 20, 1956, he married Barbara Thorson at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in Greenville, where Fred has been a lifelong and faithful member. He was also a lifelong Greenville resident and was a member of the Greenville Civic Club and the Greenville Lions Club. He and Barb also enjoyed spending time at the family cottage in Minocqua, Wisconsin.

On Christmas Eve, Fred and Barb celebrated with all of their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-one years: Barb Kaphingst of Greenville; three children: Dave (Karen) Kaphingst of Neenah; Sue (Jim) Hoier of Hortonville; and Tom (Judy) Kaphingst of Shiocton; seven grandchildren: Angela (Collin) Kaas of Minneapolis; Katie (Curt) Becker of Winchester; Eric “Bud” Kaphingst of Minneapolis; Carrie (Chris) Roberts of Greenville; Michelle Young of West Allis; Amanda Kaphingst of Shiocton; and Alan Kaphingst of Shiocton; two step-grandchildren: Nicole Schwantes and Joe Hoier of Nichols; three great-grandchildren: Ella, Cavin, and Tyson; a step-great-grandchild: Addilyn; a brother-in-law: Waldemar Thorson; three nephews: Gary Kaphingst and his family, Todd Thorson and his family, and Tim Thorson and his family, as well as many other relatives and friends. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Harold (Delores) Kaphingst, a sister-in-law Nola Thorson, and a son-in-law Marty Young.

The Christian Funeral for Fred will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 28, 2007 at IMMANUEL EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, on the corner of School and Julius Roads in Greenville with Rev. David Scharf officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again Friday morning at the church from 10:00 AM until the hour of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
920-739-1231