Gerald M. Appel, 77, of Auburn Township, passed on May 3, 2025. He was born on Sept. 21, 1947, in Cleveland to the late Sidney and Dorothy Appel (nee Mittleman).

Jerry was a devoted husband to Phyllis “Tracy”; a loving father to Courtney (Aaron) Evenchik, Benjamin Appel (Jakana Thomas) and Chad Appel (Denny Johnson); and an over-indulging grandfather to Rabbi Betzalel (Hindi), Shayna, Zacharia, Max and Noah.

He is also survived by a sister, Bonnie (Gary) Hildebrand, brothers-in-law, Mark (Jill) Friedman and David (Enid) Friedman.

Jerry was proud of his Jewish heritage and was a member of Temple Israel Ner Tamid, served on the boards of Friendship Circle of Cleveland, the Hillel Foundation of Greater Cleveland, and several other charitable organizations.

This page is to give friends the opportunity to donate in Memory of Jerry Appel.