Renate Chappell Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Renate Chappell of Columbia, South Carolina, whose life came to an end on December 4, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Renate's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Otto Wendland and Elizabeth Gatzke; and her stepfather Erich Gatzke. She is survived by: her husband Donald G. Chappell; her children, Michelle Parker, Keith Fitzgerald, Christopher FitzGerald and Robin Decker; and her siblings, Heidi Cooper, Juergen Gatzke and Peter Gatzke.
