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Joseph Schappa

Columbus, Ohio

1933 - 2019

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Schappa, Joseph1933 - 2019Architect, father, and grandfather Joseph Schappa passed away in sunny Florida late in the evening on March 10, 2019. His wife Ruth Palmer and sons, Caleb Schappa and Noah Schappa, were at his bedside. He enjoyed visits from his grandsons, nieces, and nephews during his...

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My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

So sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God."He will make you firm; He will make you strong; He will firmly ground you". 1Peter 5:10

My thoughts and prayers are with your family through this difficult time. I was in Caleb's class and when Joe would pass by he would always have a smile on his face and stop and say Hi.
I know that no matter where you are, he will always be watching over you. I wish you strength and peace of mind.

Ruth, Caleb, and Noah:

I was so saddened to hear of Joe's passing. I remember him fondly as my first real soccer coach when I played for the grey team almost 40 years ago. I have many happy memories of Joe. He was always so patient and kind with us kids. What a wonderful legacy he left to our community through his hard work to establish LUYSA and the high school soccer team.

Several years ago when I was coaching the high school soccer team, I established the "Joe Schappa...

Ruth, Caleb and Noah,
I am so sorry to hear this my heart go out to you and the rest of the family. I remember him as a great coach and a great person.

Ruth, Caleb and Noah
Dan and I are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Dan and Carol Steele Lancaster

Ruth, Caleb and Noah, My heartfelt sympathy for your loss of a Husband, Father and Granddad. It has been many years since seeing all of you and this picture of Joe is like seeing him during the years when Curt and Caleb(ornery buddies) from kindergarten to Seniors at Liberty Union. A beautiful picture! I remember Joe and his hard work to ensure L.U. had a Soccer Club. Many memories! Please know my hugs and love will be carried to you by Curt. Be well family and cherish the memories within...

My late husband, Warren and I thought Joe to be one of the smartest people ever. He also was concerned about sharing his love for education with others. I admire his values, along with those of Ruth's. What an amazing couple! I know Joe's memory "will be for a blessing." I am sorry I live in Seattle and can't be there for the celebration of his life this week. Love to Ruth. From Linda Wolf

So sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
What a beautiful tribute to Joe.