6/19/2025
Arnold Kappen II, 65, of Leola, PA went home to his Savior on June 19, 2025, surrounded by his family, after an unexpected heart attack. Born in Hatfield, PA, he was the son of the late Arnold Thater Kappen and Sylvia Ann (Marthens) Kappen.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Sue (Canatella) Kappen; children, Michael David Kappen, Eloise Elizabeth Kappen, Arnold John Kappen and wife Karen, Cassandra Ann Villanueva and husband Micah; three grandchildren, Arnold P. and Timothy J. Kappen, and Raphael E. Villanueva; and a sister, A. Marie Devlin. He was preceded in death by a sister, S. Ann Kappen.
He was a loving husband, father, and Pappy. A truck driver for over 30 years, he was a fan of APBA baseball and westerns. He was a member of Salem Bible Church.
A memorial will be held on June 28, 2025 at Salem Bible Church (575 Voganville Rd., New Holland, PA 17557). The family will receive visitors at 10 AM with a service to follow at 11 AM. He will be privately interred at Bareville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be mailed to Bareville Fire Company (211 E Main St Leola, PA 17540) or Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry, Inc. (P.O. Box 851, Carlisle, PA 17013-0851).