Obituary photo of Edward Kapper, Akron-OH
In Loving Memory of

Edward Walter "Ed" Kapper

1947 - 2023
In Loving Memory of

Edward Walter "Ed" Kapper

1947 - 2023
Obituary photo of Edward Kapper, Akron-OH

Services & Gatherings

Services & Gatherings

Visitation:
Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
131 North Canton Rd
Akron, OH  44305
330-784-3334
Service:
Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 4:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
131 North Canton Rd
Akron, OH  44305
330-784-3334
Reception:
Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Suffield Lions Club, 128 Waterloo Rd, Mogadore, OH 44260
Edward Walter "Ed" Kapper Life story video
Edward "Ed" W. Kapper, 75, departed from our lives on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Edward was born the oldest of 6 children to the late Olga and Carl Kapper in Akron, Ohio on December 21, 1947.

Ed worked in the trucking industry for most of his life. He retired from USF Holland Motorways in 2005. After retiring, he enjoyed most of his time in Hudson, FL. He attended St. Bernard's Elementary School and graduated from Central High School in 1964, where he enjoyed playing football and making boats in wood shop.

Ed enjoyed camping, fishing, riding his Harleys, boating, and spending time with his family and friends. Ed had numerous friends, including his longtime partner-in-crime Donald "Duck" Hickins.

In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his son Bryan Kapper, step-son Timothy Wyatt, brothers James and Kenneth Kapper, and former spouse Rebecca Johnson.

Ed is survived by wife of 18 years, Wanda "Sue" {Wyatt} Kapper; sister Linda (Larry) Carrington; brothers Thomas (Charlene) Kapper and Paul Kapper; children Amy Kapper, special daughter Megan (Edward) Daley, special son Zachary (Sarah) Kapper, special son Joshua (Paula) Kapper; step-son Christopher (Sara) Wyatt; grandchildren Hayli, Kyleigh, Aiden, Ethan, Reid, Aislin, Sienna and Donovan; step-grandchildren Kincaid, Christian, Jameson, Jackson, Jolee, Carter and Major; beloved chicken Louise; numerous nieces and nephews.

All are welcome to visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44305 on Sunday, September 24th from 2:00 p.m. until the funeral service begins at 4:00 p.m., with Pastor Joel Engman officiating. A reception will follow the service at Suffield Lion's Club, 1128 Waterloo Rd, Mogadore, OH 44260. To leave a special message for Ed's family, please click the Share Memories button above.

Ed's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service

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Services & Gatherings

Services & Gatherings

Visitation:
Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
131 North Canton Rd
Akron, OH  44305
330-784-3334
Service:
Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 4:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
131 North Canton Rd
Akron, OH  44305
330-784-3334
Reception:
Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Suffield Lions Club, 128 Waterloo Rd, Mogadore, OH 44260

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