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George Capoun Obituary
1957 - 2019
George "Bobby" Capoun Jr., 61, passed away, unexpectedly, on Monday, March 25, 2019. He was born in Palatine, Ill. on May 4, 1957, the son of the late George and Mary "Ethel" (nee: Van De Logt) Capoun Sr.
Bobby owned and operated the George Capoun Golf Academy. He was an extremely talented golfer. He won the Racine County Open multiple times; and the Kenosha County Senior Open, an impressive 10 years in a row. His true loves in life were his family, golf, and fishing. He truly enjoyed life to the fullest. Bobby will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Surviving are his children, Gregory (Amanda Miller) Capoun, and Lindsay (Jerry Battisti) Capoun; their mother, Sharon Nelson; grandchildren, Kayleigh, Brooklee, Croix, Haley, Adrianna, and Mia. Bobby is also survived by other relatives and a multitude of friends and golfing buddies. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John "Butch" Capoun.
His funeral will be held in the funeral home on Sunday, April 7, at 4 p.m. with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home from noon until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers the family is suggesting memorials to the Froedtert Cancer Research Program.
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and
Crematory
4600 County Line Rd.
552-9000
draeger-langendorf.com
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Memories and Condolences
for George Capoun
Ron Romack
June 21, 2025
I wrote before but want to add that Bobby although went to different High Schools played golf against each other...were dear friends!! Played a lot golf with Bobby and his bother John at Inverness !!
He was the best golfer I ever played with !!
I miss him and think of him all the time!!!
RIP Bobby
Ron Romack
Chet Sobol
April 6, 2019
Terrific golfer. Will miss you On and off the course. Always a smile on your face. My condolences to all the family. Rest in peace God bless amen.
Terry Backmann
April 4, 2019
He was always friendly and gracious when I would stop in for some practice. Sympathies to his family and friends.
Tom Bothe
April 3, 2019
So glad our paths crossed. Fantastic golfer, great guy. You will be sorely missed by us all.
RIP my friend
Natalie Savaglio
April 1, 2019
Very sorry to hear of Bobby's passing, he was a great man with an amazing personality and contagious smile.
Valarie Hafenscher
April 1, 2019
What a wonderful man! My thoughts and prayers to his family.
Tom Barndollar
March 31, 2019
My sincere condolences to Gregory and Lindsay.Alot of memories on and off the golf course! A friend and fellow golfer,RIP my friend.
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