David Capel,
June 6, 1934 - August 8, 2011

David Capel, III, 77, of Fort Myers, passed away Monday, August 8, 2011. He was born June 6, 1934 to David and Thelma Capel in Warren, OH and moved to Fort Myers in 1972. He graduated from Warren G. Harding High School (Warren, Ohio) in 1953 where he proudly attained the Eagle Scout Award and later attended Kent State University and Warren Business College. He proudly served the U.S. Marine Corps from 1953-56. He owned and operated Dave’s Draperies in Warren, OH for 35 years.

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Following his move to Florida, he coached Pop Warner Football, the Rebels, who became National Champions in 1979. He was a member of the Warren, OH Jaycees and Fort Myers Lions Club. In retirement, he became a sports photographer, taking pictures of high school football, basketball, baseball and soccer. When the pictures were ready, he would distribute them to the players.

Mr. Capel is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Helen Capel; his children: David Capel, IV (Robbin), Debbie Barry (Bill) and Tim Capel (Cyndi); his grandchildren: Andrea Truax (Bryan), Alyssa Barry, Alisabeth Barry, David Capel, V and Chris Foster; his great grandchildren: Cadence Foster and Zaylin Capel; and three sisters: Marion Masters, Evelyn Thompson and Janet Biggin, all of Warren, OH.

Phillip & Bonnie Osborne
Our condolences to the family. We know the Ohio families and met Dave briefly when he was living here in Warren. We've attended his church several times during the winter months. It sounds like he enjoyed a full life, so today we celebrate his passing into the eternal throng above. August 10,2011

Dick and Joyce Brady
We met Dave when he brought son Tim to train with us at the National Guard Armory in, I think mid 1979. Dave was as fine a gentleman and father as I think I have ever known and supported Tim in his boxing all the way. He was a great addition to the Suncoast Boxing Club. May God be with his wife Helen and all their children. Rest in peace, Brother! August 10,2011

Rick Tolbert
My condolences to Mrs. Capel, David, Debbie and Tim. I hadn't seen your Dad or most of you since the mid 80's, at least, but I have find childhood memories of him from the time I spent with your lovely, loving family while a member of St. Michael's Lutheran. He was a model father and stand-up guy with energy and positive attitude to spare. Guys like that are a rare thing and the world is a lesser place without him. August 10,2011

Marianne Miller Magee
How can this be? We were just in grade school the other day. What a shock, when I read the paper this morning. Dave will be missed by his wonderful family and friends. Be assured you and your entire family have our sincerest sympathy. When you return to our area for a visit, call, my number is 330-727-4719. God bless, Murph and Marianne August 10,2011

John & Paula Kemmerer
Mr. Capel was our neighbor in Cape Coral who we saw every day walking and when we would see him in the neighborhood he would always have something positive or nice to say to us. We really thought he was too good to be true. How can somebody always be that positive. We would talk to him and never heard him "brag" about his accomplishments. We now know what a truly great person he was. If the world had more Dave Capel's we would be so much better off. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cyndi, who I worked with at Cypress Lake High, and all of the Capel family. August 10,2011

Ava, Alan and Walker Stewart
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Capel family. We met "Coach" and Helen many years ago while at Beach Club I on Fort Myers Beach. He was a very special man and will be greatly missed. August 12,2011

Dottie Williams
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of Dave. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dottie Williams Dr. Dave and Mari-Lee Yeropoli Allan and Shirlee Rindfuss August 12,2011

Ray Kazmierski
To the family: It was 39 yrs when you moved to Ft Myers. I should know... I helped drive the U Haul truck when I was 18 from Howland. I still remember that trip. One day we all will be with Mr Capel. Until then, he will be with us. Sincerely in Jesus Ray Kazmierski Lakeland, FL August 13,2011