Timothy James Yapel
Timothy James Yapel, age 63, of Munson Township, passed away suddenly at home on April 19, 2025.
Tim was born on April 29, 1961, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Anthony and Agnes Yapel.
Tim earned his degree in chemical engineering from the University of Minnesota and later was a certified radio broadcaster. For over 30 years, Tim was the owner of Merchant Connection, serving the retail industry.
On June 29, 2002, Tim married the love of his life, Carol Farley. Together, Carol and Tim owned the Farley’s Country store, where they shared a true partnership in business and in life. Carol and Tim were in the process of rebuilding the store and planning the store’s 100th year anniversary for 2025.
Tim found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. He was an avid bowler, he enjoyed boating and fishing, he played tennis and in his younger years played hockey. In the land of 10,000 lakes, the Yapel family enjoyed the peace and rest at Lake Vermilion, the ideal place for summer vacations.
Tim’s devotional readings and his morning walks at The Rookery with coffee and banana in hand grounded his day.
Music was a lifelong passion of Tim’s. He especially loved playing rock n roll on his guitar and it would “gently weep.”
Tim is survived by the love of his life, Carol Jean Farley; his sister, Terese (Lawrence) Ricci; his brother, Robert (Theresa) Yapel; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Francis Yapel Jr., PhD., and Agnes Elizabeth (née Pavlich) Yapel.
Family and friends are invited to visitation on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 4-7 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 9, at 10 a.m., also at Burr Funeral Home, followed by a procession to Maple Hill Cemetery for interment.
Tim will be remembered for his giant smile, contagious laugh, and his love for almost everyone.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.burrservice.com.
