David A. Kapolka, 72, of Eldridge, passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at The University of Iowa Hospitals.
Funeral service will be 12 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at the Runge Mortuary & Crematory. There will be visitation from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday at the mortuary. Burial will follow at Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the family. Please share condolences with the family at www.rungemortuary.com.
David was born June 12, 1953, in Davenport, to David V. and Vivian (Bair) Kapolka. He was united in marriage to Judy Iseminger (Taylor) on Sept. 10, 1977, in Des Moines. David had been employed as a machinist for 42 years with Caterpillar, retiring July 1, 2015. He was a member of the UAW local 2096 Pontiac, Ill.
David was active in bowling leagues, enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and loved to do yardwork, keeping his yard meticulous. David was a very hard worker, always willing to help.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Kapolka; father David (Skip) V. Kapolka; sister Linda (Bill) Dunk; son David (Monica) Iseminger; daughters Jana (Michael) Iseminger–Hockill and Staci (Nathan) Stroven; eight grandchildren; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins
David was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents.
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