Robert Lee 'Cap' Caplinger passed away at his home in Wellington, Nevada on Sunday, January 11, 2009. He was 81.

He 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 US Navy at the end of World War II and in the US 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, Nevada 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, 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 Niece Gracine Schilder of Bishop, California, and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his two sons, Dave and Bob, a grandson, Chris and two brothers, Raymond and Bill and a Sister, Betty Ann Schilder-Lester.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements and cremation is under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home 25 Hwy 208 Yerington, NV (775) 463-2911

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book at www.FRFH.net

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