Richard A. Kapp, 81, of Staunton, Ill., died on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Hallmark Health Care Center in Carlinville. He was born Feb. 21, 1942, in Staunton, the son of the late August and Lydia (Becker) Kapp. He married Carol A. Meyer on Feb. 8, 1975, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton, and she survives.

Dick was superintendent of the water department for the City of Staunton for over 30 years, and he also served in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton and was a past member of the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department. He loved...