Obituary: CDF retiree- Robert Lee 'Cap' Caplinger

Friday, January 16, 2009

Obituary: CDF retiree- Robert Lee 'Cap' Caplinger

Obituary: Robert Lee 'Cap' Caplinger passed away at his home in Wellington, Nevada, on Sunday, January 11, 2009. He was 81. Robert Caplinger retired from the CDF in Bishop in 1982 and enjoyed a retirement of 26 years.

Cap was born in San Diego, California, on November 15, 1927, the son of Guy and Corinne Caplinger. He grew up in southern California and attended school in Hemet, California.

He was a World War II veteran and a Korean War veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy at the end of World War II and in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He worked for the California Division of Forestry in Southern California until 1969, and then transfered to Bishop, California, with his wife and four children. He retired from the CDF in Bishop in 1982 and moved to Wellington, where he lived for the past 26 years.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Katherine 'Cass' Caplinger of Wellington; his son, Tom and his wife Denise Caplinger of Silver Springs, Nevada; his daughter, Susan Caplinger of Bishop, California; his grandchildren, Melissa Caplinger of San Jacinto, CA, Chris and Jen Harkey and Travis Combs all of Milwaukie, Oregon, Kody Combs of Silver Springs, NV, and Erin and Stevie Spry of North Las Vegas, NV; his great-grandchildren, Grace Jonstrud and Alex Harkey of Milwaukie, Oregon; his sister, Wanda Harris of Fullerton, CA; a nephew, Gerrit and his wife Lottie Schilder, and a niece, Gracie Schilder of Bishop, California.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his two sons, Dave and Bob; a grandson, Chris; two brothers, Raymond and Bill; and a sister, Betty Ann Schilder-Lester.

Funeral services: Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements and cremation is under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home, Yerington.

Online Memorial: Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.FRFH.net

Donations: Memorial donations may be made in his name to CDF Museum, 3800 Sierra Hwy., San Bernadino, Californa, 92405.

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Friday, January 16, 2009