Richard G. Kappus, M.D.

Dr. Richard G. Kappus, age 90 of Toledo passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 in Swan Creek Care Center. He was born September 11, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio to George and Marie Kappus. Dr. Kappus was a medic in the US Army from 1944-46 stationed in the Philippines. Upon his honorable discharge he attended John Carroll University for pre-med graduating in 1950, then attended St. Louis University School of Medicine graduating in 1954. He interned at Mercy Hospital in Toledo where he met the love of his life, the former Rita Huss. They married in 1956 during his pediatric residency at Detroit Childrens Hospital from 1955-57. Dr. Kappus began his medical practice in Toledo in 1957 with Dr. John Miller and Dr. John Pigott where they practiced as Kappus, Miller and Pigott until 1993. His memberships included the American Medical Association, Ohio State Medical Association, Academy of Medicine of Toledo and Lucas County, Midwest Ohio Pediatric Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He also was a past Director of Pediatrics at St. Vincents and made his doctor rounds at all hospitals in the Toledo area. He was also a long time member of Christ the King Parish. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was also a devoted and beloved pediatrician to so many patients throughout his career. Preceded in death by his wife Rita and sister Mary OConnor, he is survived by his children Jean (Denny) Meyer, Ann (Dave) Schaefer, John Kappus and Mark (Brenda) Kappus; grandchildren Laura (Nick) Garza, Lindsey Meyer, Andy Schaefer, Katie Schaefer, Jack Schaefer and Jakob Kappus; and great-granddaughter Averie Garza. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, December 20 from 2-6 PM in the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey) . Visitation will continue Monday, December 21 after 9 AM in Christ the King Church 4100 Harvest Lane, Toledo where a memorial mass will be held at 10 AM. Interment to follow at Toledo Memorial Park. The family suggests memorials to St. Johns Jesuit High School 5901 Airport Hwy. Toledo, Ohio 43615 or Notre Dame Academy 3535 W. Sylvania Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43623. The family would like to extend special thanks to Swan Creek Care Center for their care and devotion. Condolences may be shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com