Paul Cappleman 1958-2017
Paul Dean Cappleman, 58, Muscotah, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at his home.
He was born March 17, 1958, in Horton, the son of Wayne and Naomi Routh Cappleman. He graduated from ACCHS in 1976. He received his associate's degree from Highland in 1983. He later graduated from Emporia State University in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in science education and a master’s degree in world history.
Mr. Cappleman worked as a security guard at Benchmark in Topeka. When he moved to Emporia in 1987, he worked for Bank IV and South Side Shop 2 Shop. He also worked for Emporia University in the information booth, University Police and Safety and as a resident assistant. He later worked in the maintenance department for Harrah's Prairie Band Casino for 15 years.
He was a member of the Lakeview Faith Chapel in Holton and Pi Gamma Mu Fraternity at ESU.
Survivors include his parents, Wayne and Naomi Cappleman, Muscotah; a sister, Jennalee Sneden Riley and husband Shawn, Holton; three brothers, Steve Cappleman and wife Nancy, Holton, David Cappleman and wife Debbie, Raymore, Mo., and Duane Cappleman, Muscotah.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be held in Muscotah Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Beck-Bookman Library or Lakeview Faith Chapel, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.
