Guenter Kappelmann Obituary

Ret. MSG. Guenter K.P. Kappelmann
June 27, 1935
January 4, 2026

Guenter Kappelmann (Opa, KP), 90, passed away January 4, 2026. He was born on June 27, 1935, in Otterndorf, Germany to Walter and Maria Kappelmann. In 1958 he immigrated to the United States. Shortly after arriving, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served from July 1958 to July 1981, retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant.
While stationed in Germany, Guenter met the love of his life, Maria (Oma). The two married in Baumholder, Germany and began their journey together, moving to the United States in 1963. Married for 63 years, Opa and Oma built their home and hearts around family, spending most of their marriage in Fountain, Colorado.
Opa enjoyed working in his workshop, fishing, crossword puzzles, the Broncos, and hanging out with his family. He was predeceased by his parents and four siblings. He is survived by his loving wife Maria (Oma), three children Thomas (Linda), Barbara, Angela (Scott); grandchildren Matthew (Janine), Samantha (Kyle), Nicolas, Breanna (Tyler); great-granddaughters Kylee, Brooke, Thea, Sloane, Logan, and Kinsley.
A private family ceremony with full military honors will be held at Pikes Peak National Cemetery in March. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region or Faith Lutheran Church (315 Security Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80911).