Kenneth Edward Appel
March 21, 1927 – February 26, 2021
Kenneth Edward Appel Sr, 93 of Dowell, MD passed away on February 26, 2021 at Solomons Nursing Center. He was born on March 21, 1927 in Pearre, MD to the late Susan Agnes and Elmer Pezzle Appel. He was the loving husband to Marie Catherine Appel whom he married on June 29, 1946 in Cumberland, MD and she proceeded him in death on November 8, 2014. Ken served his Country honorably during WWII and later was a proud member of the VUMS organization (Veterans of Underage Military Service). Ken moved to the Solomons area in 1953 for work and eventually ended up employed as the general foreman of the boat group at the Naval Ordnance Laboratory in Solomons. After retiring he pursued his part-time job of selling real estate by obtaining his broker’s license and specializing in waterfront properties. His first and foremost passion was his family and friends. His other true passions were working, fishing and crabbing on the Chesapeake Bay. Ken lived a full life that touched many and will be deeply missed by many.
Ken is survived by his children Melinda S. Appel and her husband David M. Williams of Annapolis, MD, Jeannie & Dean White of Lusby, MD, Kenneth E. Appel, Jr. and his life partner Noura Basel of Little Orleans, MD, Chris J. Appel and his wife Wendy M. Appel of Lusby, MD, his grandchildren, Solange A. Long and her husband Mark J. Long, Nina Kasper and her husband Brian E. Kasper, and Jayden T. McDaniel & Rami Markolopous. Also, great grandchildren Logan Long, Finnley & August Kasper.
Visitation
Thursday, March 4, 2021
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Services
- American Legion Service
Friday, March 5, 2021
11:00 am
Contributions
Condolences
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2 Mar 2021
5:34am
I am truly saddened by the passing of Ken. Solomons Nursing Center will never be the same without him. He was a wonderful man and loved by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
City
Lexington Park
State
Md
2 Mar 2021
11:03am
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Appel. He was one of my favorite people to visit and talk with when I worked at Solomons Nursing Center. He was always a sweet and gentle man. And always knew how to make you smile even on the worst day. I know he will truly be missed by everyone. Sending thoughts, prayers and hugs to all of his family.
City
Great Mills
State
MD
2 Mar 2021
1:06pm
This man was my favorite resident by far! He was the sweetest, caring and such a funny man! So glad I got to know him and his family! Y’all are truly special people!! Sending love and prayers for your family!
City
Lusby
State
Md
2 Mar 2021
2:16pm
My sincerest condolences to the Appel family. Ken was a dear, gentle soul that brightened my day with his humor, his observation of others, and his words of wisdom. You never knew what he was going to say which made his words priceless. He was a gem for helping answer my nursing station phone, we shopped for many boats and houses during many, many shifts together. He even educated me on deer when we watched them from the back window of the facility. I have so many treasured memories I will hold forever of this dear man. Ken was loved by many and will be remembered by many.
I pray your treasured memories bring you peace during your time of mourning.
Jana
Former nurse, SNC
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
2 Mar 2021
3:56pm
Mr. Kenneth Appel will never be forgotten. I have many fond memories of him, he made us laugh, smile and always made us feel loved. To care for someone like Ken was an honor and I’m glad I had the opportunity to know him. I know that his family will miss him dearly and will find comfort in knowing that he will finally be reunited with Marie. RIP and condolences to all who loved him and to all of those who he has touched in his lifetime.
City
St. Leonard
State
MD
3 Mar 2021
7:36am
Jeannie, Ken, Jayden, and the rest of your beautiful family. It was one of my greatest honors to have been able to care for Ken for his entire stay at Solomons Nursing Center. He was a kind and gentle man with a very gentle soul. He will forever be in my heart and mind. I am a better person for knowing him. While was are all saddened by our loss, I know that Ken is so happy to be back with his Marie.
City
Lusby
State
MD
4 Mar 2021
4:12am
Kenny be happy because of the years you have experienced with your father hold him close in your broken heart my your memories of him live on thru you .Grief is really just Love
City
Harrisburg
State
PA
4 Mar 2021
9:17am
Jeanie and all the family – Sending sympathy and prayers for the loss of your father. Mr. Appel was always a joy to talk to when visiting the nursing home. May your precious memories sustain you in all the days ahead.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
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I am truly saddened by the passing of Ken. Solomons Nursing Center will never be the same without him. He was a wonderful man and loved by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Appel. He was one of my favorite people to visit and talk with when I worked at Solomons Nursing Center. He was always a sweet and gentle man. And always knew how to make you smile even on the worst day. I know he will truly be missed by everyone. Sending thoughts, prayers and hugs to all of his family.
This man was my favorite resident by far! He was the sweetest, caring and such a funny man! So glad I got to know him and his family! Y’all are truly special people!! Sending love and prayers for your family!
My sincerest condolences to the Appel family. Ken was a dear, gentle soul that brightened my day with his humor, his observation of others, and his words of wisdom. You never knew what he was going to say which made his words priceless. He was a gem for helping answer my nursing station phone, we shopped for many boats and houses during many, many shifts together. He even educated me on deer when we watched them from the back window of the facility. I have so many treasured memories I will hold forever of this dear man. Ken was loved by many and will be remembered by many.
I pray your treasured memories bring you peace during your time of mourning.
Jana
Former nurse, SNC
Mr. Kenneth Appel will never be forgotten. I have many fond memories of him, he made us laugh, smile and always made us feel loved. To care for someone like Ken was an honor and I’m glad I had the opportunity to know him. I know that his family will miss him dearly and will find comfort in knowing that he will finally be reunited with Marie. RIP and condolences to all who loved him and to all of those who he has touched in his lifetime.
Jeannie, Ken, Jayden, and the rest of your beautiful family. It was one of my greatest honors to have been able to care for Ken for his entire stay at Solomons Nursing Center. He was a kind and gentle man with a very gentle soul. He will forever be in my heart and mind. I am a better person for knowing him. While was are all saddened by our loss, I know that Ken is so happy to be back with his Marie.
Kenny be happy because of the years you have experienced with your father hold him close in your broken heart my your memories of him live on thru you .Grief is really just Love
Jeanie and all the family – Sending sympathy and prayers for the loss of your father. Mr. Appel was always a joy to talk to when visiting the nursing home. May your precious memories sustain you in all the days ahead.