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ROGER CAPPS
EDWARDSVILLE — Roger Lee Capps, 73, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois, due to complications from ALS.
Roger was born May 24, 1943, in Nebo, Illinois. He played basketball for Doane College and Peru State College in Nebraska. Roger was a retired math teacher and coach in Alton, Illinois.
He is survived by his wife Sharon (Calame), whom he married in 1969; a daughter and son-in-law, Cristin and Kenny Choat of Edwardsville; two sisters, Sharon Roberts of Alton and Debra Gross of Grafton, and his grandson Eli, who was the light of his life. He was preceeded in death by his parents, William and Hazel (Goltz) Capps.
Per his wishes, no formal services will be held. A celebration of his life will occur at a later date. Memorials may be made to Pets for Vets at http://www.petsforvets.com./ Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.
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Judy Thompson
August 4, 2020
4 years has gone by fast. Roger was a good man and we miss him very much.
August 19, 2016
We enjoyed Roger as our great neighbor ,we will miss seeing him next door working his garden. We
are so sorry, Sharon. Susie and Dave McClain
Roosevelt Wilson
August 12, 2016
To the Capps Family, my Prayers are with you. Roger and I played basketball at old East Jr. High and AHS back in the days. Roger was a good basketball player, but a better person. He will be missed.
--- Roosevelt Wilson
C/O"62 AHS
Godfrey, IL
Darlene Fearheiley Jackson
August 12, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Roger was such a great and kind person. May he RIP.
Darlene Fearheiley Jackson
August 11, 2016
Dearest Sharon: We send our heartfelt sympathy to you and Cristin on the passing of Roger. We cherish the years that we spent together watching our daughters in sports at CMHS. We send our love and prayers to you all. Amber sends her love and prayers as well to Cristin.
Bud and Brenda Smith
Dr. Angela Elliott
August 11, 2016
Mr. Capps was a great math teacher at AHS! He helped foster my love of math and analytical abilities, as he'd give me extra problems to challenge myself. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. May it comfort you in knowing that he left a lasting impact on many lives.
August 11, 2016
So sorry to hear. Roger was always a special person and such a good friend to Tom and I.
Jane Atherton-Hickerson
August 11, 2016
I had Mr. Capps at West Junior for a math class. He brought in the FIRST calculator any of us had ever seen. Still remember that. Very nice man and a great teacher. Thank you. Connie House
Larry and Judy Thompson
August 11, 2016
Larry and I are so very sorry to hear about Roger passing away. We send our Deepest Condolences to you and your family.
May it comfort you to know that Roger is now at peace. We are thinking of you and have you and your family in our prayers.
May God Bless you.
August 10, 2016
My sympathy for your loss. I know God is close to the brokenhearted ( Ps 34 : 18 ). He will help you to endure.
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