KAPPEL CEMETERY, RUFF, ADAMS COUNTY, WA. US GenWeb Archives provide genealogical and historical data to the general public without fee or charge of any kind. It is intended that this material not be used in a commercial manner. All submissions become part of the permanent collection. Transcribed for the Internet and submitted by Lenore Lenz May 12, 2000. Both above notices must remain when copied or downloaded. Llbend@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kappel Cemetery, Ruff T20N R31E Section 32 Kappel Cemetery near Ruff was walked by Larry and Lenore Lenz on May 8,2000. With the help of a Cemetery Plat sent to us by Norman and Aloma Bischoff we were able to list the names and locations of the graves. Information from Mrs. Bischoff says the cemetery began in the early 1900 on property donated by the Schell family. The Kappel Cemetery was named after William Kappel as he is the one who gave the County historical information about the Cemetery. It sits at the top of a small hill 2 miles east of Ruff. It is fenced with an arched entrance and double gate. It was not locked. We entered on the south side. There was also a gate on the west side that seemed unused. Inside the south gate is a metal sign that says Kappel Cemetery. Many of the sites were of families together in an enclosed space made up of rock or concrete borders. To reach the Kappel Cemetery from I 90, take the Warden exit and travel north about 1 mile. Turn right at the stop sign. About 1 mile further east of the stop sign you will come to a sign that says Ruff. Turn left (north), till you come to several very large grain elevators. This is the town of Ruff. A short ways past the elevators you will come to Road 6NE. This is a gravel road. Turn right and travel another 2 miles and you will reach Kappel, Ruff Cemetery at the top of a hill and on the left side of the road. It appears the oldest marker is 1915 and the most recent 1996. Many of the stones are easy to read. Many families are together in curbed stone or concrete large plots. We've alphabetized names and listed the locations next to them. The cemetery is laid out in lots numbered 1-91. Starting just inside the gate on the left is 1 and to the southeast corner is 6. Then 7 in the next row back to the center road number 12. There are four graves to a Lot. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname First Birth/Death Lot# Barnit 29 Becker Billie 11 Becker Fred 1900-1965 11 Berlin, Leah Feb 6,1845-Mar 29,1919 6 Bischoff Alvin D 1957-1960(?) 17 Bischoff Carolina 1860-1928 22 Bischoff Christina 1889-1959 15 Bischoff Dau. Of J. 15 Bischoff Fred 22 Bischoff Fredrick 1852-1926 22 Bischoff John 1883-1950 15 Bischoff John , R. 1913-1979 17 Bischoff-Schafer Martha Oct 30, 1920-Sep 26, 1996 15 Bischoff Paul 15 Bischoff Paul 1893-1962 22 Dormaeir Fred 23 Dormaeir Katharina Dec 15, 1856 -Apr 12, 1914 23 Ernst Katie 1887-1920 48 Flaig Carl 27 Flaig Jacob Oct 1, 1930 28 Flaig Mrs. J 29 Hoefner Benney 1915-1916 24 Hoefner Henry Nov 22, 1870-Oct 22,1944 24 Hoefner Luisa Nov 2, 1876-Jan 9, 191(?) 24 Jasman Dorothe Sept 21,1867-Oct 21,1944 34 Jasman Ferdinand Aug10,1862-June 19,1933 34 Jasman Linda M 1911-1974 34 Junk Kathrine 27 Kagle Ida June 16, 1915-Jul 5, 191(?) 14 Kappel Albert 1898-1969 84 Kappel Andreas Jan 27, 1865-Mar 29, 1916 13 Kappel Baby 13 Kappel Katherine 1873-1954 13 Kappel Sophia 13 Kappel William 1895-1973 84 Kenella 27 Lesser Carl 27 Oster Christ 1858-1928 1 Oster Elizabeth 1862-1924 1 Oster Elizabeth (Lizzie) 1893-1984 96 Ottmar Christine 1891-1978 21 Ottmar Edwin 1912-1956 16 Ottmar Henry 1885-1958 21 Ottmar William Mar.9, 1856-Nov.12, 1918 21 Ottmar William, Mrs 21 Pfaff Baby 12 Pfaff Elizabeth 1878-1948 85 Pfaff John 1878-1959 85 Pfaff John 12 Pfaff Katherine -1918 12 Pfaff Michael April, 1936 28 Pfaff Minnie -1918 12 Pfaff Wilhelm -1916 12 Pfaff William F 1908-1960 85 Schell Christina 1856-19(??) 36 Schell Dau. Of H. 36 Schell Henry Jul.10, 1892-Dec 2, 191 25 Schell John 1862-1938 36 Schell Katherine 38 Schmidt Agnes 1833-1926 37 Schmidt Fredicka 1861-1924 37 Schmidt George 1832-1921 37 Schmidt Jacob 1860-1937 37 Schmidt Vance M 1923-1928 48 Schmidt Vivienne 1922-1931 48 Spies Dan Oct 13, 1892-Dec 30,1987 1 Spies Edward May 21, 1920-Dec 6, 1962 96 Spies Herbert M Dec 3, 1926-Jan 4, 1998 96 Spies Pauline 1896-1937 1 Spies Robert E June 12, 1922-Mar 2, 1977 3 Warren Gerald L 1955-1970 73 Warren Robert L. 1899-1975 73 Warren Sarah E 1899-19(?) 73 Weis John 1895-1981 95 Weis Katie 1899-1979 95 Weis Vernon Manferd 1931-1951 95 Wynn Jay A July 22,1902-Mar 3,1971 3 Wynn Daisy L July 12, 1909-Dec 9, 1975 3