Obituaries

September 1, 1941 to January 17, 2021

ROYAL CENTER - Thomas S. Capper, 79, of Winamac passed away peacefully at 3:35 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 17, at his home, surrounded by family.

Born Sept.1, 1941 in Logansport, he was the son of the late John S. Jr. and Romaine Tiffany Capper. He was a 1959 Star City High School graduate and a 1963 Purdue University graduate. On June 2, 1962 he married Tressa Sayers. She survives.

Survivors also include daughter Tammy (Tom) Halleck of Star City; son Chad Capper of Ft. Wayne; brothers-in-law, Ed (Mary) Sayers of Winamac and Elston (Andrea) Sayers of Bedford; sister-in-law Linda Kroft of Winamac; grandchildren, Tiffany (Evan) Howe, Taylor (Grant) White, Tabby (Anthony) Chapman, Brendan Elder, and Rylan Capper; and great-grandchildren Asher, Canaan, and Reagan Howe, Hadley and Mila White. Another great-grandchild is expected in April.

He was also preceded in death by brother John “Jack” Capper III and sisters Betty Ley, Virginia Kinsel, and Marilyn Heinsen.

Mr. Capper was a farmer and a district seed salesman for over 30 years. Within the community, he was a member and youth leader of Star City United Methodist Church, a Pulaski County 4-H leader and livestock judge, and a former Little League and Babe Ruth coach. He was a diehard Purdue fan and part of the John Purdue Club. He enjoyed traveling, going to Cubs and Purdue games, and most of all spending time with family.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22, at the Star City United Methodist Church; and also from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday. A private service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 23, at the church with Pastor Chris Kosary officiating. The service will also be live streamed at starcityumc.com. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Star City United Methodist Church and/or the IU Methodist Transplant Team.

Mr. Capper’s online guestbook is available and condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Royal Center.