Photo courtesy of Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory - Downtown - Easley
Clemson, South Carolina
Apr 30, 1946 – Feb 5, 2014 (Age 67)
Peter Kapeluck
Clemson, SC
Peter Randolph Kapeluck, 67, husband of Florence Fain Ravenel Kapeluck, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at his residence in Clemson, SC.
Peter was born in Washington, D.C., to the late Peter and Bette Kapeluck. He graduated from Clemson University with a Ph.D. in Forestry and went on to work for the Clemson Forestry Department. One of his most notable achievements involved removing all the earth from the root system of a giant loblolly pine, a feat recorded in a picture hanging at the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia. After retiring from Clemson, he taught seventh grade science at Gettys Middle School in Easley.
Surviving, in addition to his wife of forty-one years, are two sons, DuBose Kapeluck (Anne Lassiter) of Charleston, SC, and Peter Randolph Kapeluck (Lauren Owsley) of Mobile, AL; his daughter, Fain K. Buete (Gary) of Baton Rouge, LA; two brothers, Mark and Timothy Kapeluck; a sister, Deborah Mulcahy; and eight grandchildren, Joseph Buete, Florence Buete, Will Buete, Eliza Kapeluck, Branwell Kapeluck, Cravens Kapeluck, Rainey Kapeluck and Sam Kapeluck.
Peter was a scholar, a gentleman, a wonderful husband and a devoted father. He was full of enthusiasm for his children and their families, willing to drop everything to come help them with various projects.
Memorial services will be 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at the Church of the Holy Cross in Stateburg, SC.
The family will receive friends, following the service, at 1717 Heyward Street, Columbia, SC 29205.
Should friends desire, contributions may be made to the South Carolina Botanical Garden?s Roland E. Schoenike Arboretum.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com.
Fain and family,
Just heard about your loss I am so sorry. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Deborah Stewart
March 10, 2014 | Easley, SC
DuBose and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Steve and Norma Carlisle
February 18, 2014
Oh,Fain, I am stunned to read of Dr. Kapeluck's death. You already know of my great admiration of him. I treasure those days of working with him at Gettys. I offer prayers for you and your family as you search for peace and understanding of your great loss.
Jean Stewart
February 15, 2014 | Easley, SC
Dubose,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. I'll be keeping you in my prayers.
Leigh Anna James
February 14, 2014 | Greenville, SC
Fain, I will keep you and your family in my prayers for strength and peace as you go through the next few weeks.
Kathy Brazinski
February 11, 2014 | Pickens, SC
I am sorry for your loss, prayers.
Stephanie Alexander-Staton
February 11, 2014 | Piedmont, SC
: My wife Patty and I have many fond memories of you and Peter during years we shared in Columbia. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Jack Walker
February 10, 2014
Fain and Family,
Dr. Post and I worked with Pete at Clemson University. He was a wonderful person and he will be missed. Please, accept our condolences on your loss.
Dr. Post and Dr. Mikhailova
Elena Mikhailova
February 10, 2014 | Clemson, SC
Peter was a great man! I enjoyed working with Peter for 21 years in Forestry Department. He spoke highly of his family. I helped type a lot of papers for Peter. He will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Mary Alice Cromer
February 10, 2014 | Anderson, SC