Florence Appel

Florence was born on February 21, 1940 to Isidor and Mary (Preisinger) Faerber in New Ulm, MN. She was raised in New Ulm and attended Trinity Catholic School. Florence met and married the love of her life, Robert J. Appel, and were united in marriage on October 10,1959. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. In her youth, she was involved in 4-H. She also had a great love for the arts and animals her entire life. Florence worked for Tony Eckstein Veterinary Clinic for many years where she proudly groomed dogs and assisted with the care of many animals. In 1972, after Florence left the Clinic, Robert and she began their business, Captain Clean Inc. They continued the business for over 25 years. Florence will always be remembered for her gourmet holiday meals, the many elaborate dinner parties she and Robert hosted, and her joy of cooking and baking and sharing her recipes and treats with family, friends, and neighbors. She was loved and will be missed by many. Florence had many hobbies and interests which included painting, crocheting, needle point, word puzzles, golfing, playing poker, and watching the Wheel of Fortune. With her big heart, she was also very involved with civic organizations and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Florence was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. Florence Caroline Appel, age 79, passed away on September 19, 2019 after a long, courageous battle with dementia at Ridgeway on 23rd in New Ulm, MN. She is survived by her son Steve Appel and wife Karen and their two children Riley and Emily Appel; brothers - Isidor Faerber II of New Ulm, Mark Faerber of St. Cloud, and George Faerber of Alaska; and sisters - Sister Gretchen of Ohio and Polly Haefner of Madelia. Florence was preceded in death by her husband Robert J. Appel; infant daughter Rebecca Appel; her parents Isidor and Mary Faerber; brothers - Stanley Faerber and Joseph Faerber; and sisters - Marie Wolf and Loretta Windschitl. Visitation 1 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, October 4, 2019 Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel 301 - 3rd Ave. S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Visitation 2 8:00 am - 10:00 am Saturday, October 5, 2019 Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel 301 - 3rd Ave. S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am Saturday, October 5, 2019 St. Mary's Catholic Church-Sleepy Eye 636 1st Ave. North Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Interment Information St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery 720 3rd Ave. N.E. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Reception To be held at the church social room following the burial.