Photo courtesy of Gephart Funeral Home - Bay City
Bay City, Michigan
Jun 13, 1937 – Sep 18, 2011
Butch passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Brian's House. Age 74 years. He was born June 13, 1937 in Bay City and resided here his whole life. Butch was a life-long member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust and held various offices in the church. He was also a member of L.F.A....
Read Morehe was a hard man . but i learn a lot from him. not many like him
frank MILKOWSKI
September 13, 2019 | Fuquay-Varina, NC | Student
A great person who just before finishing the second semester of machine shop ask me if I was sure I wanted to start making a V-Block. He was a great person and am sure left the world after making a difference. I will always respect him from knowing him.
Curtis Harding
November 23, 2011 | Moline, MI
Sincerest condolences to Eldor's family and thanks to all Appolds for good memories of Frankenlust.
One early memory is of the passing of Butch's grandfather (at 96?) when so many of the 52 members of the church choir were related and seated with the family that the remainder didn't comprise enough voices to sing at the funeral. And do I correctly recall that there was a hymnfest every Thursday in the Appold home?
Appolds! God must love 'em. He made so many of 'em.
Bob Griebel
September 23, 2011 | Poconos
he was a great guy. sure will miss him.
frank milkowski
September 22, 2011 | Wake Forest, NC
My Condolences to the Appold family. I was a member of the National Guard with "Butch."
I have many great memories of that time with "Butch."
A great guy and I'm sure he will be missed!
William Cataline
Essexville
William Cataline
September 21, 2011 | Essexville, MI
Dear Aunt Jean, Dawn, Keith & Family,
So sorry to hear about Uncle Butch's passing. I have so many great memories of him and your family growing up in Frankenlust. You're all in our prayers. May you find comfort in a heavenly reunion, where there's no more weeping. God's blessings.
Bob Britton
September 20, 2011 | Frankenmuth, MI
To the Appold Family; Please accept my most sincere condolences. Mr. Appold was the greatest shop teacher I ever had as he instilled in me "work ethic, ability,and perfection (he would grab the small hairs of my neck....and I new right away that I needed to THINK the project through)as he made what I am today. Please hold on to the good times, as it will bring you through this difficult time. GOD LOVE MR. APPOLD!!
Timothy Green
September 20, 2011 | FT. Myers, FL
Jean, Keith, Dawn, and your families,
Tony and I extend our deepest sympathy. We are so sad and will miss his friendship. You will never know how much your family has meant to us. I will always remember Butch's shy smile and that puts a smile on my face.
Dorothy & Tony Martin
September 20, 2011 | Highland, NY
Our condolences to the APPOLD family.
Eldor was a great instructor at Delta
College.
Mark, Doris
Joy, Kyle
Ziegler
Frankenlust, MI
September 20, 2011
