Apostel Obit

Steve Apostel, a most humble and loving warrior, passed away November 18, 2022 into the loving arms of his Savior Jesus, after a 7 1/2 year journey with multiple- myeloma cancer. He was born in San Francisco, California to Heinz K. and Betty (Davis) Apostel, and resided in Indialantic, FL.

Steve is survived by his wife of 36 years Giselle Apostel; son Shawn Apostel (Kristi); grandchildren Siri, Hina, Elizabeth, Anthony; his sisters Jane and Carol, and many extended family members and loving friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sarah Apostel Bentley, his eldest sister Ann Apostel and his parents.

Steve loved the Lord, his family, and his yorkie, who was his special buddy, Sundance. He was always thankful for his time at Hope Lutheran Church, Melbourne, FL.

John 5:24 "Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes Him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life."

Micah 7:7 "Therefore I will look unto the Lord. I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me."

Memorial service will be held at Faith Viera Lutheran Church, 5550 Faith Dr., Rockledge, FL, 32955, on Saturday December 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM. A catered lunch will be provided immediately following the service on site in the fellowship hall. Paddle Out at Paradise Beach on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 8:00 A.M. Celebration of Life in Atlanta, GA TBD in the early summer 2023 for those who cannot attend services in Florida.

Psalm 46: God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

TOMMY JOHN  [SABR Bio] pitched almost 12 years before his famous surgery in late 1974.  He rehabbed for all of 1975 then pitched another 14 seasons, averaging more than 180 innings a year. He began in MLB with Cleveland in 1963-64 & played for OAK in 1985. John was born in Terre Haute ("high earth" literally), Indiana. He lost against Dean Chance on both 14-Sep- & 21-Sep-1963. Chance's Cy Young Award in 1964 was the last awarded to an AL pitcher when the award went to only one pitcher in all of MLB. Chance's CYA in 1964 was preceded & and followed by wins by Sandy Koufax. John's W/L% in 1973 was .696, but in 1974 was .813.

VADA PINSON  [SABR Bio] not only played with Frank Robinson at McClymonds High in Oakland, California, they were teammates on the Reds from 1958-65. There has been neither another Vada nor another Pinson in the history of major league baseball 1871-2022. Pinson was born in Tennessee, the Volunteer State. Vada suffered more career strikeouts against Sandy Koufax than did any other major leaguer: 34 X from1959-66. Pinson's son leads a campaign to have him elected to the Hall of Fame. HOF chances for Pinson are technically possible, given his career WAR of 54.2, but very few people say he has a strong chance. Vada Pinson, Jr. is friends with many SABR members on Facebook.

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