Charles Wayne Capper

Charles was born September 1922, to Robert and Annette Capper in Chandlerville, Illinois. Charles while in high school worked for Lever Brothers Soap Co. and graduated high school in 1940, he was then inducted into the Army. He was a Corporal in World War 2. His tour of duty took him through France, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, and Germany. Upon returning home he was stationed at Fort Leonardwood, MO. This is where he met his wife, Betty Jean Marlow. They married in Missouri in April 1946.

Caps' first job after serving in the military was with the United States Geological Survey in Peoria, ILL. Cap became a father for the first time in July 1947 when his son Richard was born. He then became a father to Cathy in 1949. In 1955 the Cappers moved to Oxnard, CA. There he owned a truck tire business that serviced large semi-trucks. In February 1960 his daughter Carol was born. Charles was named a 'Master Mason' on August 21, 1952, in Peoria, IL, and 'Scottish Rite' in 1972 in Santa Barbara. In 1972 they moved to Atascadero, where he and business partner Bruce Tucker built their tire shop, Safety Tire Co.

After his wife's passing in 2002, he volunteered to deliver Meals on Wheels from Atascadero through Templeton, and he continued delivering meals for 13 years before retiring at the age of 92. Cap said, "Volunteering gave [him] a purpose to get up every day." Two years later Cap was chosen to be Colony Days Grand Marshal.

Charles was preceded in death by his mother and father, Annette and Robert. His wife Betty. The eldest daughter, Cathy Cronkright, and son Richard Capper. Charles' brother Paul Capper and youngest daughter, Carol Novak. He is survived by his sister, Lillian, and brother Gayle. Granddaughters, Christina Stanley and Jennifer Pedersen. Grandsons, Chad Novak and Jesse Donaldson, and his six great-grandchildren. Charles' love was his children, his grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren.

Military honors for Charles will be held June 17th at Atascadero Cemetery (1 Cemetery Road) at 11 AM then a separate service for his Masonic Honors at 12:30 PM in Paso Robles at the Cypress Mountain Masonic Lodge (320 Sherwood Road).

Donations/flowers can be sent to 255 Golden Meadow Drive, Paso Robles 93446.

Anyone who knew Charles that would like to pay their respects to him is welcome to join us at either service or both. Charles will be forever loved and cherished by those that knew him