Anne Kappel Obituary
Anne Stewart Kappel died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. She was 93.
Born in Michigan in 1926 to Carl and Anna Wise, she was raised in Wilmington, Delaware.
She graduated from Conrad High School in 1944 having earned academic awards in science and English.
She attended the University of Delaware where she was head cheerleader and graduated in 1948.
Married to George Stewart Jr. for twenty years, she was widowed in 1968. She later married Martin Luther Kappel, worked full time teaching 9th grade English, returned to college and earned her master's degree in counseling.
She became head of guidance at Claymont High School where she worked until her retirement in 1993.
During retirement she traveled the world, including multiple trips to China, Africa, the Soviet Union, Australia and Europe, many times educating through Elderhostel. She was actively engaged in volunteer work, including the Hagley Museum and programs with the elderly.
Hobbies included knitting and quilting and was in the choir at Claymont Atonement Church where she was a member for over 70 years.
A celebration of her life will be held once the pandemic is successfully vanquished. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Claymont Atonement Church.
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Bradley Ross
April 1, 2021
I remember playing at George’s house in my elementary school years, and his mother always being so kind.
Susan Newlin Herron
March 19, 2021
Mrs. Kappel was my teacher, counselor, Sunday School Teacher, and a dear friend to my family. I can still hear her laughter at Bridge Nights, when the gang played almost anything but bridge. Rest well, although if the Bridge Club still meets, I imagine heaven gets mighty rowdy. I love you Mrs K.
Carol Crowther Gaulding
March 19, 2021
So sorry to hear of your mother´s passing. She´s now with so many Atonement/Claymont friends
Brian Jones
October 5, 2020
One of the kindest individuals I have met. Mother to my friend George, looking back, I felt she was a great "kids Mom" , allowing kids to be kids but intervening when guidance needed...was no surprise when she moved in that direction professionally...nice lady.
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Amy schwartz
October 3, 2020
She was a great English teacher. Who remembers in her class catcher in the rye!
Lindy (Jones) Griffith
October 3, 2020
Mrs. Stewart, as we knew her in Ashbourne Hills, specifically on Avon Drive and Keats, was always an integral part of the community. Whether we were playing hide and seek on our block or riding bikes past her house, there was always a wave and a greeting from her. My deepest condolences to Georgie and Carl, and their extended family. Lindy (Jones) Griffith
Joan Anna Simpson Keen
October 3, 2020
Anne Kappel was an extraordinary guidance counselor. I was only in her sphere of guidance for such a short time, yet the lasting memory of her care, diligence, and mentoring remains with me 45 years later.
Thank you Mrs. Kappel.
Rest in Peace and may God grant your loved ones comfort today.
Joan Simpson Keen
Claymont High School, Delaware
Class of 1976
Kathleen Richards-Izon
October 2, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.She ment lot to my Sister Linda and you will always be in my heart too beautiful Lady .with a beautiful voice
Michele Sibert-Murray
October 2, 2020
Any one remember the first sign of Spring, it was trendy to use squirt guns in the Hall way toward each other? Well, when I was in 7th grade changing classes in old main near Mrs. Stewart's room, I pulled the trigger in the crowd, when an angry Mrs. Stewart came through the crowd of students, grabbed my arm, with water dripping down her face! I was teriffied and she was kind, nice, diplomatic lady during all the detention time I served with her after school! RIP, dear lady
Betty (Ford) Grier
October 2, 2020
I first metAnn as a student at Claymont High School. She was my guidance councilor. Many years later I met her again when she was volunteering at Lutheran Towers when I was a cook there. She had not changed one bit. I recognized her the moment she walked in. She was always a kind and gentle person with a heart of gold. She will be missed by many.
Linda Johnston
October 2, 2020
You were the best illegally adopted mother a person could ever have. I really appreciated your love, kindness, guidance, friendship, over the many years. Thank you so much. You will be greatly missed. Love your daughter Linda
Susan Lichtenstein
October 2, 2020
So sorry to see this sad news. She was my Sunday school teacher at Atonement at one point. I always enjoyed catching up with her when we’d see each other on walks in Windy Bush. Thoughts and prayers fir her family.
Keith Brofsky
October 2, 2020
To the friends and family of Ms Kappel, my sincere condolences. I graduated from CHS in 1976 and I can still vividly recall her kindness. Godspeed Anne.
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