Earl Appenzeller

Earl Appenzeller

January 05, 1937 - June 01, 2017

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Earl W. Appenzeller, 80, of Platteville, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Finley Hospital, Dubuque, Iowa.  Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville.  Rev. Jeff Pedersen will officiate.  Military Rites will be accorded by VFW Post #5274 and American Legion Post #42.  Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday.  Memorials may be made to the Earl W. Appenzeller Memorial Fund.  Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Earl was born on January 5, 1937 in Red Wing, Minnesota, the son of James and Myrtle (Torrey) Appenzeller.  He graduated from Platteville High School in 1956.  Earl was united in marriage to Jolene (VanDeWeil) Jansen on September 22, 2006 at the court house in Dubuque, Iowa.  Right after high school Earl worked at Simes A Line in Dubuque and later at John Deere Dubuque Works, where he retired from after 30 years.  He was a member of the 229 Infantry National Guard in Platteville where he served in Desert Storm.  Earl was a member of the National Guard until he was nearly 60 years old.  Most recently, Earl worked at the Platteville Wal Mart. 

Earl is survived by his wife, Jolene of Platteville; four children, Jeffery (Jennifer) Appenzeller of Racine, WI; Scott Appenzeller of Union Grove, WI; Brian (Mary) Appenzeller of Burlington, WI; and Ann Appenzeller of Platteville; six grandchildren; sister, Verla Engelke of Platteville; sister-in-law, Pat Ruchti of Des Moines, IA; brothers-in-law, Fred (Janice) VanDeWeil of Potosi, WI; Mike (Chris) VanDeWeil of Platteville; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Mary Lou; brother-in-law, Donald Engelke; and nephew, Terry Engelke. 

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Carolyn Schuldt
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Please accept my deepest sympathy, and particularly Verla, on Earl's passing.....I remember him from PHS, church and community. Verla and I were classmates and I wish I could attend visitation to pay my respects but my schedule here in Peoria doesn't allow. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. Respectfully, Carolyn Schuldt PHS 60
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Vicki Flynn
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I am so sorry to hear of Earl's passing. I worked with him at Walmart and will miss seeing him. He was very proud of being a veteran and coming to the Veteran's breakfast at Walmart. You are in my thoughts and prayers
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Art & Evelyn Evans
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We want you to know that we are thinking about you and keeping you in our prayers. Art & Evie
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Liz Delehanty
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ToEarl family, Earl was the nices man to.care for. It was also great that he was still working at Walmart. May God bless you and comfort you during this sad time, Liz
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Terrie and Larry Hoffman
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Jolene, so sorry to hear of Earl's passing. We are unable to be with you for the funeral due to another commitment, but know we are thinking of you and our prayers are with you and the family.
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David Stansfield
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Earl was quite the guy, knew him from the 229th CSE Co. Worked with him from time to time at the steak feeds. Sorry to see him go. I will always remember him for saying you can party all night, and soldier in the morning. God bless you Earl.

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