"I just wanted to send my condolances and let you know I am praying for all of you. He was always so nice to me. May he rest in peace. MaryRose Norton Carlow"
In loving memory of
Austin Lee Capehart Jr.
February 4, 2021 - September 23, 2020
Austin Lee Capehart Jr. age 81 of Washington passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, In.
Austin was born on January 21, 1939 in Washington to Austin L. and Viola (Mangin) Capehart Sr. He attended Washington Catholic High School. Austin worked for Superior Steel Ball for 24 years and retired from Senior & Family Services. He was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and Indiana National Guard. Austin liked to go fishing and camping with his grandsons and sell his wares at the Antique Tractor Show in Elnora. His true passion in life was spending time with his loving family.
He is survived by his wife Shirley (Norris) Capehart who he married on September 19, 1959; son Austin Lee (Jill) Capehart of Anderson; four daughters Sandra Richardville and Demita Capehart both of Washington, Pamela (Randy) Hayes and Barbara (Tim) Barnett both of Petersburg; brother Larry Capehart of Washington; two sisters Darlene O’Haver of Odon and Shirley Ross of Washington; thirteen grandchildren Lindsey Daily, Sarah McCracken, Eric Richardville, Brandi Keys, Megan Ruiz, Matthew McKinney, Adam McKinney, Emily Schenk, Ethan Schenk, Joshua Barnett, Chelsea Barnett, Abby Barnett and Bridget Barnett and 11 great-grandchildren.
Austin is preceded in death by his parents and son Stephen J. Capehart.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 27, 2020 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Ed Lee Mortuary North Chapel. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, September 28, 2020 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Petersburg at 10:00 am with Father Frank Renner. There will be a visitation from 9:00 am to 9:45 am before mass at the church. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery. Memorial donations can be sent to St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church 711 E. Walnut St. Petersburg, Indiana 47567.
Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com. All arrangements were entrusted to Ed Lee Mortuary.
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"Capehart Family, We were very saddened to learn of Juniors passing. He fought a very hard battle, and in the end, his body just couldnt do it anymore. The strength, love, faith, his passion for life and family will live on forever. You were all given special memories to last you lifetime. I have special memories, growing up, visiting Great Aunt Viola and Great Uncle Austins place, the get-togethers, card games, the fun. I will treasure those memories. May Our Lord provide you with peace, comfort and understanding knowing HE loves each one of you. Love, Chris (Mangin), Dave and Evan Ollier"
"Prayers for you and your family. He was loved and will be missed."
"Dear sweet friends. My heart aches for you all as I know the pain of losing a father. Sweet Shirley, know that prayers are with you and that I send hugs to you that you may feel surrounded by love and warmth and support. Mr. Capehart was a wonderful man who showed love and kindness to everyone and friendship and love to my son. I love you all and send my love and respect to the entire family. Again I am so very sorry for your loss"