Kenneth E. Czapla of Springville, NY passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at his residence at the age of 67.
He was born September 25, 1954 in Buffalo, NY a son of the late Bronislaus and Elizabeth (Jankowska) Czapla. He was a member of the National Association of Rocketry and graduated from Alfred State College.
He is survived by his daughters: Jennifer Czapla of Tonwanda, NY and Mary Anne (Richard) Albert of Lancaster, NY; his siblings: Benedict (Mary) Czapla of West Valley, Donald (Mary Anne) Czapla of Baltimore, MD, and Cynthia (Richard) Dayton of Ellicottville, NY; his grandchildren: Nicholas and Olivia; also survived by several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call on Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home, 271 E. Main St. Springville where a Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 2, 2022 at 11am.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Indian School, 1301 N. Main St. Chamberlain, SD 57325.