Albert A. "Popeye" Appel

     Albert A. “Popeye” Appel, 89, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. He was born May 8, 1927 in Bushton, Kan., to Ethel (Baker) and Albert Adolph Appel.
     Albert married Constance Redding at the Salem Methodist Church near Bushton, on Feb. 28, 1955. He was a manager at different area Co-ops for many years, a member of the VFW and American Legion, and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ellsworth. He also served his country in the U.S. Navy during W.W. II.
     Albert is survived by his wife, Constance Appel of Ellsworth; son, Jon Appel (Sheri) of Manhattan; son, Adam Appel of Stillwater, Okla.; and grandchildren, Jared, Logan, Aaron, and Adylee.
     He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Ethelyn and Myrtle; and brothers, Arlos and Elmer.
     Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.
     Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at First United Methodist Church, Ellsworth, with burial following in the Bushton Cemetery.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Ellsworth County Senior Center, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.
     Condolences may be left at parsonsfh.com