Della Appel Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Della Appel of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 4, 2025 at the age of 94. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Della Appel to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Victor Schultz and Helene Schultz (Rohr); her husband Robert Eugene Appel; her daughter Denise Marie Whaley; her daughter-in-law Ann Vandervelde Appel; her grandson Bobby Appel; and her brothers, Victor Schultz, Otis Schultz and Don Schultz.
She is survived by: her children, Robert Michael Appel (Peggy), Scott Franklin Appel, DeEtta Helene Hughes (Timothy) and Susan Appel Sorenson (James); her son-in-law Ted Whaley; her grandchildren, Alana, Aaron, Daniel, Evan, Austin, Erin, Olivia, Lauren, Tyler, Spencer, Conner, Parker, Brooke and Claire; her great grandchildren, Jaden, Leo, William, Jolie, River and Della Katherine Appel; and her siblings, Leah Colburn and Richard Schultz.
