Epperly, Albert Paul
MCFARLAND - McFarland resident Albert Paul Epperly
who lived with his daughter, Sharon Vancil, passed away on Monday, April
14, 2003, in McFarland. A memorial service for Al, age 84, will be on
Saturday, April 19, 2003, at 3 p.m. at FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
Davenport, Iowa. Al's 17-year professional baseball career included
pitching for the Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Seals, Milwaukee Brewers,
Brooklyn Dodgers, Montreal Royals, St. Paul Saints and he played winter
ball for two years in Havana Cuba. He was a member of the 1938 Chicago
Cubs team when they played the New York Yankees in the World Series. In
1954, Al began his 30-year career with the Scott County, Iowa, sheriff's
office. In February 2002, Al was very proud to be inducted into the Iowa
2002 Baseball Hall of Fame in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Al felt very special to
have so many close neighborhood friends, enjoyed watching his bowling
buddies get those strikes, and throwing his line in the back waters
several blocks away. Vivian, his loving wife of 63 years, preceded him in
death. Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law, Sharon Vancil and
Sandy and Tom Koenig; his grandchildren and their spouses, Chris and
Melodi Koenig and Heidi and Brian Corrigan; his great-grandchildren, Tommy
and Ricky; his brother-in-law and wife, Paul and Caryle Gibson; his
sister-in-law, Grace Epperly; and his very special nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI
53711.
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