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Charles Caplinger Obituary

Charles Calvin Caplinger Jr.

81, born October 13, 1931 to the late Charles Sr. and Helen (Kingery). Charles was married to Lois Jean for 48 years and is survived by a son Mike of New Berlin, WI. Charles graduated from Broad Ripple in 1949 and attended Butler University. He served in the Air Force, Air Man 1st class for 4 years in Japan, Korea and Labrador. He was a member of VFW Post #7119, 2nd Presbyterian Church and Woodland Country Club. Charles worked for Borden's Dairy for 35 years and for Maplehurst Farms for 5 years retiring as president and CEO. Charles was awarded Distinguished Hoosier by Gov. Robert D. Orr. An avid golfer, he was the leader of the Borden Pro Am. The tournament that raised money for Riley Hospital, Children's Museum, Indianapolis Zoo and Restoration of Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 15th at Second Presbyterian Church 7700 N. Meridian Street with calling at Noon. Burial will be in Washington Park East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Kidney Foundation. Family would like to thank the outstanding care of the Fresenius Dialysis Center at Shadeland Station. Flanner and Buchanan - Carmel is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family at:

http://www.flannerbuchanan.com

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Apr. 12, 2013.
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Great man, left a great son, and a great legacy. RIP Mr Caplinger.

Mike Karger

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April 7, 2019

Mike,
Chris, Alyssa and I are so sorry for your loss. As stated in previous entries your dad was a great man and left a ton of memories with both his family and also those who worked with him and under his leadership. He will be greatly missed. Please know you are in our prayers.
Love, Mike, Chrissy and Alyssa Karger.

Michael Karger

April 15, 2013

Mike,

Chris, Alyssa and I are so sorry for your loss. As stated in previous entries your dad was a great man and left a ton of memories with both his family and also those who worked with him and under his leadership. He will be greatly missed. Please know you are in our prayers.

Love, Mike, Chrissy and Alyssa Karger.

Michael Karger

April 15, 2013

mr caplinger was a great man that always wanted us at borden to call him cappy.

gary smith

April 14, 2013

this man was my boss at borden. very good man to work for.

gary smith

April 14, 2013

He was a great boss when i worked at Bordens.

Nancy Scott

April 13, 2013

Dear Mike,
We would like to extend our deepest condolences in the passing of your Father. Please allow us to be there for you in the days and months ahead, whenever needed. Although we did not have the pleasure of knowing your Father, we do know he raised a son to be proud of. We are sure your Father was more then comforted during his final days just knowing that he had you to rely on, to love, and care for him. Thank you for allowing me the privilege of meeting your Father before he passed.
Your Friends
Thom & Sheila

Thom Schultz

April 12, 2013

ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY

KEISTON HOLLOWAY

April 12, 2013

So sorry. Am in Fla. So cannot attendcharlie was a great friend and a joy to do business with. Was so proud to be a partner with Borden effort for Riley. God Bless Charlie and Lois.

Danny O'Malia

April 12, 2013

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