1SG (Ret) Ray Edward Caplinger, 87, of Lebanon, Mo., passed away Monday, August 17, 2026, in the Osage Beach Rehab of Osage Beach, Mo.
1SG (Ret) Caplinger is survived by his wife, Patricia Caplinger of the home; two children, Beth Anne Caplinger of Waynesville, Mo., and Jeremy M. Frederiksen of Washington, D.C.; one sister, Martha Kieffer of Versailles, Ind.; as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2026, in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery of Waynesville, Mo.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2026, in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of 1SG (Ret) Ray Caplinger and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.
Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Sign guest book at www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com.
