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1944
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2020
James Casper Obituary
ALTON — James Alan Casper, 75, died at 1:16 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 13, 1944 in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son of the late James and Virginia (Doris) Casper.
He retired as a Captain from the Alton, Illinois, Police Department and later went on the work security for the Olin Corporation. He married Janet Heiney and they shared 55 years of marriage and she survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Jennifer Cope (Alan) of Jerseyville, Illinois; and one son, Jon D. Casper of Texas; three grandchildren, Erica Cope, Nik Casper, and Jake Casper all of Jerseyville; one great grandchild, Brooklyn Cope Scoggins of Jerseyville; one brother, Gary Casper (Linda) of Phoenix, Arizona; two nephews, Jay Casper (Carrie) of Indiana and Josh Casper (Heather) of Califonia; and his best friend, Coco.
No services are scheduled at this time. Memorials may be made to the 5A's Animal Shelter or the American Cancer Society.
Gent Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.
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Katherine Rotsch
May 31, 2020
Went to high school with Jim. He had a great smile . My step-father worked him on the force and always had nice things to say. Condolences to his family.
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Joe C Paulfrey
May 31, 2020
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I enjoyed working with him at the pistol range and considered him a good friend.
Denzel Jines
May 30, 2020
I have known James for a few decades and will remember his integrity and no nonsense demeanor. Casper as we all called him was a fountain of knowledge for officers from every branch of law enforcement. Casper contributed immeasurably to the LE community and to his community as a leader of one of Southern Illinois largest police departments. His tireless work ethic propelled him to the forefront as a cops cop as evidenced by the officers from countless local departments who recognized his leadership in the field of true community based policing years after his retirement. Casper Im richer for having known you. From our recent conversations I know you were a man who loved his family deeply and I respected your character and patriotism. Until we meet again, Rest In Peace Brother.
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