Wayne Cappleman 1933-2023

Wayne Cappleman, 90, of Muscotah, peacefully passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at The South Pines in Holton, with family at his side.

He was born Jan. 23, 1933, in Ripley, Miss., the son of Will Marr and Arkie Mae (Hodges) Cappleman. 

Wayne attended school until the 10th grade; he quit school to help his father, who had developed cancer. He later earned his GED. Wayne worked for Goodyear and from 1953 to 1972, he worked for FMC in Lawrence as an oil additive producer. He was also a farmer and stockman most of his life. 

He was a member of Lakeview Faith Chapel. 

Wayne married Naomi Sue Routh on March 16, 1951, in Effingham. She preceded him in death on March 29, 2021, after 70 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Will and Arkie Cappleman; son, Paul Cappleman; two sisters, Sarah Blanch Hadley Shelton and an infant sister, Jewel Frances Cappleman; seven brothers, Dallas, Victor, Bonnie, Harold, Billie, his twin Wade and James Cappleman; and a grandson, Derek William Wayne Cappleman. 

Survivors include three sons, Stephen Cappleman (Nancy) of Holton, David Cappleman (Debbie) of Raymore, Mo., and Duane Cappleman (Lou) of Concepcion, Texas; daughter, Jennalee Riley (Shawn) of Holton; seven grandchildren; a stepgrandchild; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 2 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in Muscotah Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service time.

Memorials may be given to the Lakeview Faith Chapel, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

(PAID OBITUARY)