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William Kapfer Obituary

William Joseph Kapfer born 12/28/87 in Westminster, Maryland; passed away on 7/25/2025, at the age of 37. He was the son of Robert G. Kapfer and Colleen R. Kapfer (deceased 2023). Will graduated from Westminster High School in 2006. He was a gifted musician and talented artist. He had worked as a massage therapist for the past four years, with a heart for making others feel better. Will is survived by his father, Bob Kapfer, stepmother Heide Kapfer, sister Dawn Brown, niece Miranda Kleiman, nephew Danny Bryson, fiancée Crystal Webb, and her children, Noah, Molly and River. He is also survived by Aunt Iris Cotton, Oakhurst, CA; Aunt Suzanne Davis (Gary), Little River, SC; Uncle Howard Kapfer (Lynn), Detour, MD and numerous cousins. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Westminster Church of the Nazarene, 147 Sullivan Road, Westminster, MD. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11:00am -12:00n, followed by a service at 12:00n. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Will's memory to the Westminster Rescue Mission, Westminster, MD or the Helping Up Mission, Baltimore, MD.

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Published by Carroll County Times from Aug. 13 to Aug. 20, 2025.

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Aaron

August 20, 2025

There are many memories I have of you that I will never forget. You were a remarkably kind and talented person who possessed an innumerable amount of goodness to bring to the world. I love you brother. Rest easy.

Chris Hoos

August 19, 2025

Going to miss you, Will. You were a kind and beautiful soul. I´m at a loss for words. Rest easy, go with God.

Mckenzie

August 16, 2025

My heart goes out to you Uncle Bob and Aunt Heide.
Will was a shining light.
God needed another soldier and is home by his grace.
I love you much.

Tommy

August 15, 2025

I can´t believe after graduating from school, buying a new home and having so much to look forward to that he had a moment of weakness, everyone count y´all blessings, he was truly one of the great ones!

Miss making music but I know you are healing within the lords arms

Norma Jean Swam

August 14, 2025

So sorry for your loss! Keeping you all in prayers!
Norma Jean

Tina Stinchcomb

August 13, 2025

Heide & family.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time

Tina Stinchcomb

Dawn Holman Brown

August 13, 2025

There are no words.

God be with you all.

Rest well, Littlest, you earned it.

Love always and forever, Sissy.

Alan & Nellie Hays

August 13, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob and Heide and the family.

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Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Westminster Church of the Nazarene

147 Sullivan Road, Westminster, MD

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23

Service

12:00 p.m.

Westminster Church of the Nazarene

147 Sullivan Road, Westminster, MD

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