Donald A. Caple

Donald A. Caple, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 11, 2020. He was born in Buffalo, New York on October 17, 1937 to the late Louis and Hester (Murdock) Caple.

Donald was married to the late Janet D. Erdmann on January 12, 1957 while serving in the Navy. Donald was a passionate farmer all his life as well as a truck driver. When he retired at the age of 55 he started his own dump truck business which he ran till the ripe old age of 82. He enjoyed refurbishing late model tractors, coffee clutching with the guys, and grooming his lawn every other day. He was involved in the Newstead Fire Co, AMVets, American Legion, and the NY Gas and Steamshow Association.

He is survived by his children, Cindy (Brian) Chadsey, Justine Caple (Charles), Mike (Barb) Caple, Paula (John) Jendrowski, and Jess Caple, 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

There will be a Committal Service at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Western New York National Cemetery. Due to cemetery restrictions this service will be live streamed. The family would ask you to consider donations made in Donald’s name to: Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14227. 

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