David graduated from Harrison High School in 1981. He attended Indiana University and graduated with degrees in Accounting and Business from the University of Southern Indiana. He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. David served on the Advisory Board of U of E for several years. He enjoyed various woodworking projects and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, boating on Lake Barkley. David also enjoyed traveling with family, friends and coworkers.
David’s 39 year career with Shoe Carnival started in 1980 as a Store Sales Associate. Following graduation from USI, he was promoted to Director of Accounting. David was promoted to Co-Controller, then to Director of Merchandise in Accounting and additional career promotions include Assistant Vice President of Merchandise Accounting, VP of Treasury Management/Secretary, VP of Inventory Management, VP of Planning, VP Merchandise Manager-Stores, VP of Planning and Analysis, and SVP of Planning and Allocation.
David is survived by his wife, Catherine (Hertel) of 36 years; his sons, Matthew A. (Katelyn Ross) Kapp and Michael R. Kapp; daughters, Christina M. (Kellan) Scherry and Laura E. Kapp; grandchildren, Jemma Pullum-Kapp and Colt Kapp; brothers, Richard (Sabrina) Kapp, Kevin (Serena) Kapp and Steve Kapp; and Kapp nieces and nephews, Jennifer, Joseph, Ryan and Raechel.
David was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, August 23, 2019 at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville, 47714. Visitation will continue from 9:00 am -10:00 am on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 2301 N. Stockwell Rd., Evansville, IN 47715. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 am at Good Shepherd with Father Zach Etienne officiating.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 2500 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, IN 47720.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Chemo Buddies, 3700 Bellemeade Ave., Suite 118, Evansville, IN 47714, Deaconess VNA, 610 E. Walnut St., Evansville, IN 47713 or the American Cancer Society, 5250 Vogel Rd., Evansville, IN 47715.
The family would like to thank Dr. Thomas Waits, Dr. Michael Miller, the staff at OHA and Deaconess VNA for their kind and compassionate care, and his Shoe Carnival Family for their support.
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