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Henry Casper Obituary
September 2, 1932 - November 7, 2020
An amazing man who led an amazing life. A San Francisco native and former resident of Atherton and Portola Valley, CA. Hank was a devoted father to Helen Edmonds, Janeth Mardini (deceased), Susan Starr, Joan Casper (deceased), and Bernadette Castagnola. He was also a grandfather and great-grandfather to many children.
Hank was a graduate of St. Peter's Boys' School in San Francisco. He was a member of Rolph Park Athletic Club (S.F., CA) and a very good athlete in his youth. He served as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy. He was also a member of The Olympic Club and Operating Engineers Local #3. Hank was President and Co-Owner of Pacific Pavements Company, Ltd., and the last of the original Big Five Engineering Contractors in San Francisco, CA (1930-1984).
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John McCormack
January 10, 2022
So sad to hear of Hanks passing. I worked with Hank on a few projects while he was working for the city of Palo Alto. What a gentleman Hank was, he always had a smile on his face and in a great mood.
RIP Hank it was my great pleasure to know you
Cari W.
February 23, 2021
Hi, for anyone wanting to donate...
Hank often donated to the following; Wounded Warrior Project, Woodside Portola-Valley Fire Protection Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the American Cancer Society to name a few.
It would be greatly appreciated if you contributed to any of those organizations in Honor of Hank's memory. Thank you in advance.
Pamela Hinchcliffe
January 17, 2021
I remember him well...I was watching TV and had an overwhelming feeling that Hank had died....My love to Bernadette who was a friend to my daughters, Kara, Adrienne and Maura
Lynn Krug
January 13, 2021
Hank Casper will always be with me. He was quite the entertaining personality. He was big and extremely fun, and often at my expense.
I was crazy about him. We occasionally worked together and he would tell me stories of the pranks he pulled.
There was a beach clean up. He and a buddy took out a boat and had a bull horn. He told the volunteers on the beach that he was the "Beach Master" and directed the volunteers back and forth on the beach.
One time he totally pranked me. I was getting a lot of customer complaints for noise at my construction site. A large man drove by the job site, in his own pick up with the window open, and pounded loudly on the side of his truck door bellowing, "I can't sleep at night!" Pounding and bellowing," I can't sleep at night!"...I was totally alarmed (!) and it was at that point I recognize him and see Hanks big grinning face! He got me.
One of my favorite lines of his was: "Why would anyone who earned less than 80,000 a year be Republican?"
I adored Hank. One time we got in a fight about the job (only once?)
and we soon as it started we back working fine.
I wish I could describe Hanks kindness and caring. Hank was more from my Dad's generation, but he really made a great effort to be working well with a woman on the job.
When Hank got too sick (and refused to admit it) we had to do a punch list of many streets together. I would have him drive his truck and I would repeatedly hop out, run around, and check the property, and hop back in the truck.
Hank is and was a classic of a great generation of men and people who loved work, and although he sometimes revealed his non PC side, it was hard not to love him. I know I did.
John Choy
January 4, 2021
Condolences from the SFFD. Is there a charitable organization to contribute in Henry Casper's honor. A few retired firefighters are inquiring at the Chief's Office.
Kathie Davis
December 27, 2020
So sorry to hear of cousin Hank's passing. Fond memories of Casper family cousins.
SUSAN STARR
December 17, 2020
Missing you dad....
JAMES KIEHL
November 29, 2020
Hank, told me some of the best stories ever ! One of the great people in this world. Rest in peace Hank.
Cari W.
November 29, 2020
We miss you Grandpa. I made these for our houses so we always have a seat saved for you! ❤
Dave Aro
November 29, 2020
RIP SEABEE...May you have fair winds, a following sea and a safe journey.
SUSAN STARR
November 29, 2020
Rest in Peace Dad
SUSAN STARR
November 25, 2020
I remember this day dadMarina Greens
KAAREN ALVARADO
November 25, 2020
THANKS FOR MANY HAPPY MEMORIES. SINCERE LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR ALL. KAAREN ALVARADO AND FAMILY
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