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SALISBURY - Luther Paul Casper, 84, of Salisbury, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medical Center.
Born Oct. 22, 1925, he was the son of the late Ernest and Bertha Labacker Casper and was educated in the Rowan County School System.
Paul entered the United States Navy Jan. 13, 1944, and served until April 16, 1946. After basic training at Newport, R.I., he served on the Battleship USS Wisconsin. His service included the Philippines Liberation and Iwo Jima Invasion; support to Okinawa Invasion; and shelling of Honshu Island and Hokkaido. His ship was anchored at Tokyo Bay...
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SALISBURY - Luther Paul Casper, 84, of Salisbury, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medical Center.
Born Oct. 22, 1925, he was the son of the late Ernest and Bertha Labacker Casper and was educated in the Rowan County School System.
Paul entered the United States Navy Jan. 13, 1944, and served until April 16, 1946. After basic training at Newport, R.I., he served on the Battleship USS Wisconsin. His service included the Philippines Liberation and Iwo Jima Invasion; support to Okinawa Invasion; and shelling of Honshu Island and Hokkaido. His ship was anchored at Tokyo Bay for the surrender ceremony.
Paul married Maxine Scott of Winston-Salem on June 23, 1948. Other survivors include three sons: Edward Paul and wife Jackie, granddaughters Amelia and Dare, all of Winston-Salem; Ronald Scott and wife Kathy and granddaughter Jennifer and grandson Aaron, all of Salisbury; Donald Ray and grandsons Brandon and Travis, also of Salisbury. Also surviving are two great-grandsons and a sister, Alice Thomas.
He was predeceased by a brother, Eugene Casper.
Paul served in many positions in the church, including Church Council member, Sunday School teacher and served on several committees, including chairman of the sound system, usher, worship, music and evangelism committees. He was also president of Lutheran Men.
A charter member of Breakfast Optimist Club, he served on the Board of Directors for eight years, where he helped to form a Boy Scout troop.
Early in Paul's career, he co-owned Piedmont Radio and T.V. Service and after retirement, he worked for Packaging Services of Carolina, Inc.
When Paul and his family were members of Haven Lutheran Church, he served as Cub Scout Master for three years and Scout Master for 10 years. During this tenure, 20 boys received Eagle Scout Awards and several received the God and Country Award. Paul received the Silver Beaver and Lamb Award and was also recognized as outstanding Scout Master for several years. He served on the Rowan District Training Committee and as Roundtable Commissioner, where he was recognized as Outstanding District Scouter and District Commissioner.
Visitation/Service: Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, May 12 at Christiana Lutheran Church, with the service to follow at 11 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Carl M. Haynes. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials: Christiana Lutheran Church, Roofing Fund, 6190 U.S. Hwy. 52, Salisbury, NC 28146.
Lyerly Funeral Home is assisting the Casper Family. Online condolences can be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com.
Published in Salisbury Post on May 11, 2010
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