Michael A. Kaple, 52 of Lima died at 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at his residence.

Mr. Kaple was born on Oct. 27, 1958 in Lima to William E. and Naomi M. (Spradling) Kaple and they precede him in death.

On July 11, 1992, he married Susie H. Smith and she survives him.

Mr. Kaple is also survived by his son, Michael (Jenny) Kaple II, of Worthington and a granddaughter, Adelyn Kaple.

He is survived by his siblings: James (Mary) Kaple, and Brenda (Tim Maxwell) Kaple both of Lima, Timothy Kaple of Murray, Utah, Karen (John) Croft of Lima and many nieces and nephews.

He had been employed by the Pepsi Cola Bottling Co., K & K Supply, Nickles Bakery and Oberfields. He was a 1976 graduate of Elida High School, and was a member of Only Believe Ministries Christian Center.

He is preceded in death by a son, Jeremie M. Kaple.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Only Believe Ministries Christian Center, Botkins with Pastor Peter Doseck officiating.

Friends and family may call Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Siferd-Orians Funeral Home Lima.

Memorial contributions can be made to Community Health Professionals Hospice , to the Only Believe Ministries Christian Center or to that of the Donor's Choice.

Condolences can be made at www.siferd-oriansfuneralhome.com