Peter Burns Capling

God Bless this great friend and community builder.

I don't even remember what year it was I visited Bad Axe and the family farm. Pete brought me to the sheriff's office and showed me a photo of our grandfather, the first Catholic to be made a sheriff in Michigan. It was a special visit and brought me closer to my mom's side of the family. His wonderful wife Sue shared some locally made cherry wine with me (not my favorite I must admit) and I met a number of family members I hadn't met before. He was my first cousin, and though I didn't know him well I appreciated the family history he shared as well as a number of photos he gave me. He and Sue were special people.

This is for the Capling family. I hope you remember me I grew up with your Mom Sue and your Uncle Freddie in Birmingham. My sister Mary Kay Forbes was Sue´s best friend for life. My whole family spent many years going to the cottage, what memories we made. I am so sorry Mary Kay cannot reach out to you with condolences but unfortunately she is now in memory care in Salisbury North Carolina. She asks about Sue all the time she does not remember that she is gone. Anyway just wanted you to know how sorry I am for your loss and for you to know how much my family loved your family. With Love Judy Lester

Bad Axe and Huron County has lost a great man, one of a kind. Pete was a friend , extaordanaire. The good Lord inherited a good friend!!

I’m so sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. I worked with Pete for quite a number of years while at the courthouse and as a private attorney. Pete will always have a special place in my heart. He gave me much advice throughout my years and I still hold it in high regard. He was quite the old school attorney and I loved that about him. He didn’t change with the times he stayed true to who he was. You will be missed Pete by many, I know this. Your family will be in my prayers.

Pete was such a nice person and a wonderful neighbor. We used to rely on him for an accurate count of trick-or-treaters in the neighborhood each Halloween (and there were always hundreds!). Our sincere condolences to the family - you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sorry to hear of Pete's passing. I always had the highest respect for him both in and out of the court room. It was a pleasure during the years I was with the Huron County Sheriff Department to work on cases with him when he served as Huron County Prosecutor. He was such a fair and caring attorney and magistrate judge. He will be missed.

RIP Pete. A good man. He handled my swearing in to the Michigan Bar along time ago and ,made it special. I still have a photo of Pete Judge Knoblock and I from that day. A good friend...

Sorry to hear of Peter's passing. He was a great neighbor, I enjoyed saying hi to him when he was walking his dog. Enjoyed listening to his stories at our Rotary meetings. Just a nice person.

I'm impressed with all Peter has accomplished in his life here on Earth. He will be highly received in the next life. I'm the oldest son of Kenneth Capling who lived in Harbor Beach.

Pete will be greatly missed by many. Loved working with him over the years.

So sorry to hear this sad news. We lived across the street from the Capling family for many years and enjoyed their kindness and friendship so much. Pete always had a smile and a kind word for all. Young Peter was the ring bearer in our wedding in 1972. We have many fond memories of all of the family. Our deepest condolences to the entire family.

Dear Capling family,
Our sincere condolences for the loss of your father and grandfather. Always enjoyed speaking with him and seeing him walking his dog.

My sincere sympathies to Pete's family. I enjoyed knowing and working with him at the County Building for many years so I know he will be deeply missed. May God Bless and bring comfort to each of you in the days to come.
With loving thoughts,
Bev Wahl

I meant pete through my brother butch in 1984 I felt like he was my brothers savior almost very well respected member of our community.