Herbert L. Kapanke, 90, Enjoyed Bowling and Woodworking

Mr. Kapanke was born in Sandusky on August 31, 1918, the son of the late August and Augusta (nee Dircks) Kapanke. He was a lifelong resident of Lorain and a graduate of Lorain High School.

He was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lorain, and a longtime Sunday school teacher.

Mr. Kapanke was a retired finish carpenter at Del Lumber Co. in Elyria, with 52 years experience in the lumber business. He also worked for the former Lawson Lumber and the Black River Lumber Companies.

He was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, a member of the Senior Bowling League at Rebman's and enjoyed gardening, woodworking, model railroading, and bowling.

Mr. Kapanke is survived by a daughter Laurene (Bill) Cyran, a son Keith (Ellen) Kapanke both of Lorain, 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, a nephew, Jerome (Sharon) Pasti of Avon, whom he raised with his wife Mary, sisters Hilda Lamprecht and Dorothy Hammond both of Sandusky.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary L. (nee Pasti) Kapanke on January 18, 2006, sisters Esther Fix, Laurene Schwab and a brother Clarence Kapanke.

Friends may call on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 from 7-9 p.m. in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.

Funeral Services will be in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 603 Washington Ave, in Lorain, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3rd, with Rev. Jimmy Madsen and Rev. Dr. L. H. Chamberlain, co-pastors, officiating.

Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Amherst Township, OH.

Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to First Evangelical Lutheran Church 603 Washington Street Lorain, OH 44052 or New Life Hospice, c/o Community Health Partners Foundation, 3700 Kolbe Road, Lorain, Ohio 44053.

Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com.