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Velda Ruth Godwin Cappel

Birth	:	24 Oct 1930 Kansas, USA
Death	:	11 Nov 2021 Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.3689003, -103.4753036
Description	:	Velda Ruth Cappel passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at United Living Community in Brookings, SD. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Brookings V.F.W. The family invites everyone to join for a light lunch following the celebration of life. Velda was born to Melvin and Ruth Godwin on October 24, 1930 in Kansas. When she was five years old, the family moved to Nebraska where Velda graduated from McCook High School. She married Clarence Cappel in McCook, Nebraska. There, they were blessed with the first of... Read More	Velda Ruth Cappel passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at United Living Community in Brookings, SD. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Brookings V.F.W. The family invites everyone to join for a light lunch following the celebration of life. Velda was born to Melvin and Ruth Godwin on October 24, 1930 in Kansas. When she was five years old, the family moved to Nebraska where Velda graduated from McCook High School. She married Clarence Cappel in McCook, Nebraska. There, they were blessed with the first of three children. In 1958, they moved to Brookings, South Dakota, where they had two more daughter and continued to raise their family. Velda's life was kept busy working as a bookkeeper for many years at the Brookings Coast to Coast store. She was a lifetime member the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion serving in various leadership roles. Velda stayed busy with a variety of activities that go along with living on a small acreage south of Brookings. She is survived by her five children: Terry Cappel of Arlington SD; Larry Cappel of Louisville, CO; Jerry Cappel of Louisville, KY; Kerry Cappel of Brookings, SD; and Sherry Cappel of Loveland, CO. She is also survived by her six grandchildren and her seven great grandchildren. Velda was preceded in death by Clarence Cappel in 1990, and by her sisters June and Dorothy. - Rudes Funeral Home

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Where is Velda Ruth Godwin Cappel's memorial?
Velda Ruth Godwin Cappel's memorial is located at: Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade County, USA.
When did Velda Ruth Godwin Cappel death?
Velda Ruth Godwin Cappel death on 11 Nov 2021 in Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Velda Ruth Godwin Cappel's memorial?
Latitude: 44.3689003
Longitude: -103.4753036

Family Members:

Parent

Lewis Melvin “Melvin” Godwin

(1899 - 1981)

Ruth Edna Felt Godwin

(1900 - 1979)

Spouse

Clarence A Cappel

(1922 - 1990)

Siblings

Dorothy Irene Godwin Powers

(1924 - 2012)

June Arlene Godwin Dondlinger

(1935 - 2010)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Black Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis, Meade County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3689003, -103.4753036

2. Curley Grimes Memorial Cemetery
Sturgis, Meade County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3764500, -103.4691300

3. Fort Meade National Cemetery
Sturgis, Meade County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4021988, -103.4757996

4. Bear Butte Cemetery
Sturgis, Meade County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4111595, -103.4947968

5. Saint Aloysius Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4141340, -103.5193420

6. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3192500, -103.3531160

7. Galena Cemetery
Galena, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3349220, -103.6438410

8. Crook City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4432100, -103.6241500

9. Piedmont Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.2425780, -103.3871730

10. Oak Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3891983, -103.6766968

11. Whitewood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4617820, -103.6330030

12. Roubaix Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.2789380, -103.6656600

13. Mount Moriah Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3760986, -103.7253036

14. Saint Ambrose Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3821983, -103.7266998

15. Nemo Cemetery
Nemo, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1872800, -103.5066410

16. Anderson Cemetery
Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4747009, -103.6896973

17. South Lead Cemetery
Lead, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3478510, -103.7606260

18. Little Dane Cemetery
Saint Onge, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5252500, -103.6705540

19. Mountain Meadow Cemetery
Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2038994, -103.6557999

20. West Lead Cemetery
Lead, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3484001, -103.7779999

21. Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Saint Onge, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5353000, -103.7237000

22. Terry Cemetery
Terry, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3344290, -103.8165110

23. Vale Cemetery
Vale, Butte County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6138992, -103.4052963

24. Holy Cross Cemetery
Englewood, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2818985, -103.8047028