Russell Edward Kappes Obituary
The family announces the passing of Russell Edward Kappes of Greenbush, Minnesota on October 23, 2026. Russell, born on August 14, 1934, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Russell Edward Kappes to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Florence Kappes (Boerger) and Louis A Kappes; his parents-in-law, Morris and Signe Smith; his grandchildren, Melanie Hall, Hillary, Jonathan and Troy Kappes; and his siblings-in-law, Virgil Kappes, Lula Kappes, Evelyn Kappes, Billy Dean Andrews, James Kappes, Vernon Kappes (Marian), Marcella Kappes, Nicholas Kappes, Palmer Smith (Dorothy), Peggy Smith, Fred Smith (Caroline) and Hazel Riepe (Ray).
He is survived by: his nephew Russ; his wife Inez Kappes (Smith); his children, Russell I Kappes, Denise, Jennifer, Rebecca Yeager (Warren), Charlotte Pelzman (Brian), Sandra Crain (Robert) and Nicole Geer (Jedediah); his grandchildren, Phylicia Welch, Matthew Kappes, Tim, Tony Merkens, Chris Nirschl, Shannon Wescott (Kevin), Gretchen Flink (Chad), Jarret, Josh Hall, Janna Henkel (Matthew), Tyler Kutcka (Ashley), Emily Kutcka, Manny, Lilliana, Teresa, Ruby Garcia, Breanna Harvey (Josh), Alex Yeager (Lindsey), CeCeilia Estes (Noah), Brandon Nepstad, Alaina Trostrup, Dexter Pelzman, Zach Pelzman (Katie), Gabi Crain, Ryan Crain (Alex), Chase, Karissa and Adria Geer; his great grandchildren, Amilia Lillehaugen, Alyssia, Alexa Welch, Nicholas Sogge, Kaitlyne Salinas, Matthew Jr., Paige Kappes, Russell Lee, Oliver, Coral Erickson of Jasmine, TJ, Cassandra, Meadow, Phynix, AJ Nirschl, Winter, Klaus Merkens, Madeline Hall, Aurora Erstad, Dominick, Grace, Lexi, Braxton, Caleb Flink, Everett Hall, Taylor, Morgan Gunderson, Kaci, Devin Westcott, Ava, Jordyn Hall, Olivia, Colt Dejno, Hadleigh, Beckett Olson, Brooklyn Kutcka, Penelope, Leopold, Isadora Yeager, Emma-Joe Estes, Kaylee Harvey, Ayla Gislason, Crystal Hawk, Mollie, Ashtyn, Elizabeth Nepstad, Kyra, Kora Trostrup, Porter, Theo Pelzman and Kaleb Crain; his great great grandchildren, Layton Johnson, Evelyn and Raelynn Safar; and his siblings, Norbert Kappes, Chet Kappes (Barb), Louie Kappes (Laurie), Dianne Patterson (Terry), Janie Bauer (Tony) and Benno Kappes. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, November 4th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (300-348 4th St S, Greenbush, MN 56726). A prayer will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, November 4th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Outside of being a very proud veteran, Russell’s contributions to his community included nine years on the Borup school board, being a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, a lifetime member of the Ada VFW, a member of the Greenbush Legion, and he showed his dedication to church by being an usher and serving communion to his parents.
