Don Caplinger

Don K Caplinger, 77, passed away March 8, 2013. He was born June 27, 1935 in Indianapolis, IN to Walter Alva and Lora Fern Abbott Caplinger. They moved to Lebanon, IN when he was a young child and attended Lebanon schools graduating from Lebanon High School in 1953. Cappy attended Wabash College graduating in 1957 with a degree in Political Science. He was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity serving as house President his senior year. He remained active serving in several capacities for Wabash and his fraternity after graduation; Wabash and Delta Tau Delta were a very important part of his adult life. Don lived in Indianapolis working his entire career for L.S. Ayres. Starting as a buyer for Ayres, he retired as Vice President of consumer relations. Don was also active in the Republican Party in the 60's and 70's serving as a precinct committeeman, and city councilman. After his retirement he became very active in the Marion County Master Gardeners. He took great pleasure in planning and planting his garden. He treasured the friendships he formed with other gardeners.He was a gregarious person forming many long and close relationships with people he came in contact with through school, work, and his political ties. His jovial fun loving nature will be missed by all of those who knew him. Don is survived by a niece, Kathryn S. Segal (David), and great nieces Karen Winefordner and Jennifer Hay of Columbus, OH. A nephew, Terry L. Brandenburg DVM, (Sue Ashmore) and a great niece, Kathryn J Brandenburg, and great nephew Brett W. Brandenburg and, a brother in law, Lawrence E. Brandenburg of Lebanon also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Judith A. Brandenburg. Visitation will be Thursday, March 14, 2013 from 1 to 3 pm at Flanner and Buchanan-Zionsville with a service beginning at 3 pm. A reception will follow the service at Flanner and Buchanan. Private burial will be on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lebanon. Memorial contributions may be made to Wabash Alumni Foundation at 301 W Wabash Ave, Crawfordsville, IN 47933, or the charity of the donor's choice.