of Scribner
Died Friday November 28, 2008
at his home
Kevin was born November 17, 1959 in Omaha to Wallace and Arlene 'Paasch' Wapelhorst. He was raised in Scribner and graduated from Scribner High School in 1978. After high school, Kevin attended Milford Community College. He worked in Grand Island for a brief time as a diesel mechanic before coming back to Scribner to farm.
On June 11, 1983 Kevin and Diane Schnoor were married at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Snyder. The couple stayed on the farm and raised their family. Kevin served on the Co-op Board in Scribner, as an Elder at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Snyder and worked as a road maintainer for the Ridgeley Township. Kevin loved farming, and enjoyed hunting and fishing as well.
Survivors:
Wife - Diane
Son - Thomas Wapelhorst
3 Daughters - Marie Wapelhorst
Rachel Wapelhorst
Laura Wapelhorst
Brother - Glenn and wife Robin Wapelhorst of Norfolk
Sister - Brenda and husband Don Mac of Omaha
Father-in-law and Mother-in-law - Dale and Alice Schnoor of Hooper, sisters-in-law Sally and David Ray of Winfield, KS, Carol and Matt Kreikemeier of Snyder, Vicki Cox of Scribner, Vanessa and Lamuel Matare of Winfield, KS, Jeannie Schnoor of Fremont; brothers-in-law David and Nickie Schnoor, and Brian and Sandy Schnoor, all of Scribner.
Kevin was preceded in death by his parents.
The funeral will be 10:30am Wednesday December 3, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Snyder. The burial will follow in the Scribner Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday (December 2) from 3pm to 8pm with the family receiving friends from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel. Memorials will be determined at a later date.
Condolences(15)
Donna (Wapelhorst)
Fremont, Ca Friday, December 5, 2008 Diane, Laura, Rachael, Marie and Thomas, We share your loss and wish we were closer to help.. Cousin Lowell was so glad he flew back to see you not long ago, and I will always remember our visits with you and Kevin.. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and the family always... Love, Donna, Tom and LowellShirleane Lange
Blair, NE Saturday, December 6, 2008 Diane, Marie, Rachel, Laura and Thomas: We were saddened to hear of your loss. Steve called me and said he had read it in the paper. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Everyone at Shelby's house is praying for you and wishing you strength and peace. Let us know if you need anything. Love, Shirleane and Shelby Lange and all the nurses at Shelby's house.Lynette Lennemann
San Antonio, TX Wednesday, December 3, 2008 Diane, Laura, Rachel, Marie, and Thomas - My deepest sympathies. You are always and forever in our thoughts and prayers, may God be with you and comfort you. All my love Lynette Please let us know if there is anything we can do...Dana Howell
Sioux City, IA Wednesday, December 3, 2008 Sorry to heard about the loss of you father. May God comfort and bless you as you go through this tough time... I'm praying for you.Rod & Carol Ahrndt
Scribner, NE Wednesday, December 3, 2008 Our deepest sympathy to your family. May God comfort you and bring you peace at this time. Our prayers are with you.Jim Metschke
Lincoln, NE Tuesday, December 2, 2008 Diane, our prayers are with you, your kids and extended family during this difficult time. May your faith and memories sustain you. Kevin was a great man and will surely be missed.Darla Hartmann Sullivan
Salem, OR Tuesday, December 2, 2008 Diane: I am so sorry to hear about Kevin. I'm glad we were able to connect and see you and Kevin at the Moseman reunion a couple of years ago. Kevin's a very special person - he is with God now. My prayers and heartfelt thoughts are with you all. Love, DarlaMatthew Lunning
Omaha, Ne Tuesday, December 2, 2008 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of loss. I enjoyed meeting your wonderful family and enjoyed the conversations I had with you and Kevin.Danny and Creeta Dahl
Scribner, NE Tuesday, December 2, 2008 Diane and family, Kevin was so strong and fought so long to stay with you as long as he could. God saw that he was getting so tired and now he is watching you from above and in Peace through Grace- only the Peace that the Lord can give. You will continue to be in our prayers. God's Peace and Grace be with you, Danny and Creeta DahlRyan, Candy and Brittney Hinkel
West Point, ne Monday, December 1, 2008 My deepest sympathy to you all. I too lost my dad when I was only 12 and he was 48. I know the heart ache you all are feeling and other then passing a few times at school events I didnt know Kevin personally, But I am sure here was a great man wanderfull father and husband. There were three words that we always used after my dad died and it helped alittle, Faith, friends and family. Remember that it is ok to cry, scream throw things what ever. But the one thing that I remember was that I was so sick of hearing everyone say we are sorry, we know what you are going thru. But really come on if you have never experienced it first hand NO no one really understands the pain, Again our deepest sympathy and my god help ease the pain.Jody Hunke
Lincoln, NE Monday, December 1, 2008 Diane and family, My deepest sympathies on your loss. May God's grace be with you all now. Jody HunkeJim Savio
Fremont, NE Monday, December 1, 2008 Sorry to hear about your lost. I enjoyed a few duck hunts with your husband and dad in North Bend. He was always upbeat and positive in his battle with his disease. Please accept my sympathy.Tomina Meyer
Fargo, ND Monday, December 1, 2008 I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. With all my love, TominaSarah Witte
North Platte, NE Monday, December 1, 2008 Diane, Laura, Rachel, Marie, and Thomas, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort with the Lord. Love, Sarah WitteDon and Kelly Witte
Scribner, Ne Sunday, November 30, 2008 Diane and family, You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know what we can do to help, no matter how small. Love, Don and Kelly