Norbert Apel, 87, a resident of Grain Valley, MO passed away peacefully Saturday, October 1, 2022 at his home. He was born June 12, 1935 to Viktor and Sara (Beck) Apel in Kharkiv Ukraine.
Norbert was united in marriage to Edeltraut “Edi” Karpa on March 12, 1960 in Wattenscheid Germany. He owned and operated Grain Valley Tool and Mfg. Co., starting the business in April of 1975. Norbert along with his wife Edi were members of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church for 30 years before its closing. They are currently members of Timothy Lutheran Church in Blue Springs. Norbert enjoyed gardening, being in the outdoors, hunting, working outside, and volunteering for several organizations throughout his life. Above all Norbert cherished spending time with his family. Especially the grandchildren.
Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Edi Apel of Grain Valley, MO; sons, Thomas Apel and wife Theresa of Lee’s Summit, MO, Robert Apel and wife Missy of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Dylan Apel, Sydney Apel, Nick Apel, Emmi Apel, and Jane Apel. Norbert is preceded in death by his parents, Viktor and Sara Apel, and brother Leonhard.
There will be a service Friday October 14, 2022 at Timothy Lutheran Church, 425 NW R D Mize RD Blue Springs, MO 64014. Visitation will be held 1:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service to follow beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the church. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Timothy Lutheran Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs. Memories of Norbert and words of comfort for his family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
So, So sorry to hear. Our sympathies to you Edie, Tom and Roberts’s families.
So many good memories!!
God’s peace to you all at this time
So sorry to hear of this. He was a good man. Keeping you guys in my thoughts and prayers
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family during this most difficult time.
Peace be with You.
Tom, our family has your family in our prayers. With our deepest sympathy the Hays Families
God’s peace and comfort.
So blessed to have spent time ministering to Norbert just days before God called him home
Edie, I’m so sorry to hear this. Greg and I are praying for you and your family.
Edie, I’m very sorry to hear about your husband’s passing. Wish I could be there to share a hug! Your face is one I most miss from Timothy. God’s blessings of peace and comfort to you, Edie! Tricia Downing
Worked for Norbert for twenty years. He was the most generous person I have ever worked for. The man truly cared about his workers. I was definitely blessed to have worked for him. RIP Norbert.
We are so sorry to hear of Norbert’s passing. He was such a kind, smiling and welcoming face in church. We always looked forward to seeing him there.
Ron and I send our sympathy. Our prayers are with you and your family.
He was a good man. A good boss. I enjoyed my time working with him. My condolences to the Apel family.
To the Apel family, my sincere sympathy on the loss of Norbert. I remember him as a good and caring friend. He and his wife Edi meant so much to my late wife, VG, (Verna Gail) and me in those years we were active in the music program at abiding Savior Church. He will be missed. Niel.
Norbert was one of the nicest people you could ever meet. Is leaving a great legacy with Tom,Robert and all the grandchildren. Our hearts go out to the Apel family….
Don, Jody, Alec, Leandra, Dom,Kayla
I know mere words are not enough, but I want to
let you know how sorry I am for your loss.
He can only be physically gone but never the life
lived and the memories shared. Have faith and be strong,
may his soul rest in peace
My sincere condolences to you and your family. I enjoyed seeing you at every Saturday night service. You brought so much joy into the sanctuary. God bless you.
Norbert will sincerely be missed,Frank and I feel Blessed to have known him he has a great family to be very proud of.May our Loving Lord comfort you in this difficult time
Dear friends, our deepest sympathy’s . Norbert was a warm , kind man , he also loved a good laugh. The leadership skills he instilled in you will see you thru this difficult time. God bless you all, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Deeply sorry about your loss, keeping your family in our prayers. “Those we love, don’t go away, they walk besides us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and forever dear.
Dear Edie,
Mein herzliches Beileid
Our deepest condolences. We have enjoyed and are honored by your family’s friendship with ours for these many years. We are saddened by Norbert’s passing.
Rob/Tom – I am very sorry to hear this news. Norb was extremely kind to me the two summers I worked at GV Tool. I will be praying for your family during this difficult time.
I first met Norbert in the early 80’s and always enjoyed our visits. He was a good man and raised a great family. My favorite story was when he went to Germany and helped a a good friend of mine (who was blind) to were Martin Luther preached from. He was totally shocked when I knew who he was talking about. Thank you for sharing part of your life with me.
Jon and I loved to visit with Norbert. He was a wonderful and remarkable man in so many ways. We were so blessed to know him.