Paul Dean Cappleman, 58, of Muscotah, KS passed away unexpectedly at his home, Thursday, February 16, 2017. He was born March 17, 1958 in Horton, KS the son of Wayne and Naomi (Routh) Cappleman.

Paul graduated from ACCHS in 1976. He received his associate’s degree from Highland in 1983. He later graduated from Emporia State University in 1986 with a Bachelors Degree in Science Education and a Masters Degree in World History. He was a member of the Lakeview Faith Chapel in Holton and Pi Gamma Mu Fraternity at ESU.

He worked as a security guard at Benchmark at Topeka. When Paul moved to Emporia in 1987 he worked for Bank IV and South Side Shop 2 Shop. He also worked for Emporia University in the information booth, University Police and Safety and also Resident Assistant. He also worked in the maintenance department for Harrah’s Prairie Band Casino for 15 years.

Survivors include his parents, Wayne and Naomi Cappleman of Muscotah; a sister, Jennalee Sneden Riley (Shawn) of Holton, KS; 3 brothers, Steve Cappleman (Nancy) of Holton, KS, David Cappleman (Debbie) of Raymore, MO and Duane Cappleman of Muscotah, KS.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be in Muscotah Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Beck-Bookman Library or Lakeview Faith Chapel c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com