| Graduation Year | Class of 1939 |
| Date of Passing | Jan 28, 2008 |
| About | Sarah Rosalie Kappes Haehnlen, 86, formerly of Zanesville, died peacefully at her home in Cary, NC Monday January 28, 2008. Rosalie was born in Zanesville on March 26, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Edith Rose Greiner Smock and John Leonard Smock. She attended Muskingum College, where she studied art, music and became an accomplished pianist. She joined the United States Marine Corps in 1945 during WWII, attained the rank of Sergeant, was stationed in Camp Pendleton CA and was proud to be included in what was to be recognized as one of the first women Marine Corps units. After the war she resumed her education graduating from Ohio University. In 1946 Rosalie married the late Walter Burton Kappes, Jr. of Zanesville. She taught second grade at Westview Elementary School until her retirement. She loved Ohio State football, British humor, and politics and was an astute bridge player. Her grandchildren called her "Soggyï" or "Serge" and she was "celebrity" in the eyes of her family. A devoted Mother and loyal friend, Rosalie's enduring wit, and reassuring presence will be missed by all those who love her. She is survived by her brother Cliff Smock and his wife Joanne of Huntsville Alabama; her brother Wayne Smock and his wife Nancy of Westerville Ohio; daughter Stephanie Ware of Cary, NC and her children Lauren, Blake and Drew; her daughter Deborah Kappes Millis and her husband Jim of the Outer Banks of NC and their children, Jonathan and wife Kelly, Debbie Hupe and Dak Millis; son John Bradley Kappes and his wife Yvonne of Pickerington, Ohio and their sons Josh & Christopher. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband and brother; William Smock. Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday, January 31 at Bryan & Snider Funeral Home, 2318 Maple Ave. where funeral services will be Friday February 1st. at 11:00 AM with Rev. Daniel Kiger officiating. Internment will follow at Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Rosalie had often expressed her hope for a cure for Alzheimer's. It is the family's request that memorials be directed to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 8th Ave. 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001. |
