William Glenn Appel

William Glenn Appel obituary, Middletown, DE

William Glenn Appel

William Appel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home - Middletown on Oct. 1, 2025.

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William Glenn Appel, age 88, of Townsend, DE, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side.
He was born in Seattle, WA, on October 14, 1936, to the late Mildred Herman Appel and Clarence William Appel.
William obtained a bachelor's degree and retired from DuPont as a Senior Systems Analyst.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Jean Appel.
William is survived by his wife of 60 years, Georgia Winberg Appel, two sons, William (Julie) and Timothy L., grandchildren, Brandon Appel (Alexis), Timothy H. Appel, Mika Smith, Michael Smith (Lexi), and Jordn (Chiara), and great-grandchildren, Elias, Addilyn, Claire, Weston and Lainey Smith
.
Services will be held privately.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Special Operations Warrior Foundation, https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E130156&id=8
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