Richard Aaron Capps, a longtime teacher and public school administrator who helped improve the lives of thousands of Baton Rouge schoolchildren, died Friday after struggling almost three weeks with a head trauma caused by a fall. He was 70.
Born in Alexandria, LA, he was the son of the late Aaron and Elsie Capps. He graduated from Georgetown High School and later from Northwestern Louisiana University with a bachelor's degree in education. He earned a master's degree in education from LSU. He started as a teacher for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System 44 years ago and worked his way up to being Director of Federal Programs for the school system.
Capps was an optimistic and happy man who always saw the best in others. As a teacher and friend, he quietly guided people to make smart choices rather than preach to them. As a result, he was a mentor to many, helping them get their lives on the right track.
Capps was a topnotch contract bridge player who competed throughout most of his life in the biggest competitions, including the Bridge Nationals in Las Vegas. He was a Diamond Life Master, one of the game's highest rankings. The only time anyone ever say him raise his voice in anger was when a bridge partner made a mistake. He was one of the best pool players in central Louisiana who won the Baton Rouge city championship several times and a true "pinball wizard."
He was a devout LSU football fan who was confident that Leonard Fournette will win the Heisman Award this season. He loved to travel, meeting new people, and fine dining. He was a sweet and gentle man who always seemed to be happily laughing about something. But most of all, he was a strong and loving family member.
Capps is survived by his wife, Judy Rogers Capps of Baton Rouge; one brother, James Newton Capps of Georgetown, La.; two sons, Robert Aaron Capps and wife Renée of Denham Springs, and Kenneth Wayne Daigle and wife Catherine Mennenga of Fairfield, Ct.; five granddaughters, Candace Ramey of Denham Springs; Robin and Sarah Capps of Denham Springs; and Eleanor and Josephine Daigle of Fairfield; one great grandson, Kelic Ramey; his mother-in-law, Eloise Guwang of Baton Rouge; his first wife Jackie Waxley, numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of good friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Capps Ardinger of Baltimore, Md.
Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 12, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Rabenhorst Funeral Home (825 Government St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802) concluding with a service at 11:00 a.m. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Cemetery in Georgetown, LA.
The family requests that those wishing to make contributions consider Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area.
Words of comfort to the family at www.rabenhorst.com.
Funeral Home
Rabenhorst Funeral Homes Downtown
825 Government Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-6831
Published in The Town Talk on Oct. 11, 2015
Born in Alexandria, LA, he was the son of the late Aaron and Elsie Capps. He graduated from Georgetown High School and later from Northwestern Louisiana University with a bachelor's degree in education. He earned a master's degree in education from LSU. He started as a teacher for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System 44 years ago and worked his way up to being Director of Federal Programs for the school system.
Capps was an optimistic and happy man who always saw the best in others. As a teacher and friend, he quietly guided people to make smart choices rather than preach to them. As a result, he was a mentor to many, helping them get their lives on the right track.
Capps was a topnotch contract bridge player who competed throughout most of his life in the biggest competitions, including the Bridge Nationals in Las Vegas. He was a Diamond Life Master, one of the game's highest rankings. The only time anyone ever say him raise his voice in anger was when a bridge partner made a mistake. He was one of the best pool players in central Louisiana who won the Baton Rouge city championship several times and a true "pinball wizard."
He was a devout LSU football fan who was confident that Leonard Fournette will win the Heisman Award this season. He loved to travel, meeting new people, and fine dining. He was a sweet and gentle man who always seemed to be happily laughing about something. But most of all, he was a strong and loving family member.
Capps is survived by his wife, Judy Rogers Capps of Baton Rouge; one brother, James Newton Capps of Georgetown, La.; two sons, Robert Aaron Capps and wife Renée of Denham Springs, and Kenneth Wayne Daigle and wife Catherine Mennenga of Fairfield, Ct.; five granddaughters, Candace Ramey of Denham Springs; Robin and Sarah Capps of Denham Springs; and Eleanor and Josephine Daigle of Fairfield; one great grandson, Kelic Ramey; his mother-in-law, Eloise Guwang of Baton Rouge; his first wife Jackie Waxley, numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of good friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Capps Ardinger of Baltimore, Md.
Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 12, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Rabenhorst Funeral Home (825 Government St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802) concluding with a service at 11:00 a.m. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Cemetery in Georgetown, LA.
The family requests that those wishing to make contributions consider Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area.
Words of comfort to the family at www.rabenhorst.com.
Funeral Home
Rabenhorst Funeral Homes Downtown
825 Government Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-6831
Published in The Town Talk on Oct. 11, 2015
Richard Aaron Capps, a longtime teacher and public school administrator who helped improve the lives of thousands of Baton Rouge schoolchildren, died Friday after struggling almost three weeks with a head trauma caused by a fall. He was 70.
Born in Alexandria, LA, he was the son of the late Aaron and Elsie Capps. He graduated from Georgetown High School and later from Northwestern Louisiana University with a bachelor's degree in education. He earned a master's degree in education from LSU. He started as a teacher for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System 44 years ago and worked his way up to being Director of Federal Programs for the school system.
Capps was an optimistic and happy man who always saw the best in others. As a teacher and friend, he quietly guided people to make smart choices rather than preach to them. As a result, he was a mentor to many, helping them get their lives on the right track.
Capps was a topnotch contract bridge player who competed throughout most of his life in the biggest competitions, including the Bridge Nationals in Las Vegas. He was a Diamond Life Master, one of the game's highest rankings. The only time anyone ever say him raise his voice in anger was when a bridge partner made a mistake. He was one of the best pool players in central Louisiana who won the Baton Rouge city championship several times and a true "pinball wizard."
He was a devout LSU football fan who was confident that Leonard Fournette will win the Heisman Award this season. He loved to travel, meeting new people, and fine dining. He was a sweet and gentle man who always seemed to be happily laughing about something. But most of all, he was a strong and loving family member.
Capps is survived by his wife, Judy Rogers Capps of Baton Rouge; one brother, James Newton Capps of Georgetown, La.; two sons, Robert Aaron Capps and wife Renée of Denham Springs, and Kenneth Wayne Daigle and wife Catherine Mennenga of Fairfield, Ct.; five granddaughters, Candace Ramey of Denham Springs; Robin and Sarah Capps of Denham Springs; and Eleanor and Josephine Daigle of Fairfield; one great grandson, Kelic Ramey; his mother-in-law, Eloise Guwang of Baton Rouge; his first wife Jackie Waxley, numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of good friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Capps Ardinger of Baltimore, Md.
Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 12, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Rabenhorst Funeral Home (825 Government St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802) concluding with a service at 11:00 a.m. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Cemetery in Georgetown, LA.
The family requests that those wishing to make contributions consider Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area.
Words of comfort to the family at www.rabenhorst.com.
Funeral Home
Rabenhorst Funeral Homes Downtown
825 Government Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-6831
Published in The Town Talk on Oct. 11, 2015
Born in Alexandria, LA, he was the son of the late Aaron and Elsie Capps. He graduated from Georgetown High School and later from Northwestern Louisiana University with a bachelor's degree in education. He earned a master's degree in education from LSU. He started as a teacher for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System 44 years ago and worked his way up to being Director of Federal Programs for the school system.
Capps was an optimistic and happy man who always saw the best in others. As a teacher and friend, he quietly guided people to make smart choices rather than preach to them. As a result, he was a mentor to many, helping them get their lives on the right track.
Capps was a topnotch contract bridge player who competed throughout most of his life in the biggest competitions, including the Bridge Nationals in Las Vegas. He was a Diamond Life Master, one of the game's highest rankings. The only time anyone ever say him raise his voice in anger was when a bridge partner made a mistake. He was one of the best pool players in central Louisiana who won the Baton Rouge city championship several times and a true "pinball wizard."
He was a devout LSU football fan who was confident that Leonard Fournette will win the Heisman Award this season. He loved to travel, meeting new people, and fine dining. He was a sweet and gentle man who always seemed to be happily laughing about something. But most of all, he was a strong and loving family member.
Capps is survived by his wife, Judy Rogers Capps of Baton Rouge; one brother, James Newton Capps of Georgetown, La.; two sons, Robert Aaron Capps and wife Renée of Denham Springs, and Kenneth Wayne Daigle and wife Catherine Mennenga of Fairfield, Ct.; five granddaughters, Candace Ramey of Denham Springs; Robin and Sarah Capps of Denham Springs; and Eleanor and Josephine Daigle of Fairfield; one great grandson, Kelic Ramey; his mother-in-law, Eloise Guwang of Baton Rouge; his first wife Jackie Waxley, numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of good friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Capps Ardinger of Baltimore, Md.
Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 12, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Rabenhorst Funeral Home (825 Government St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802) concluding with a service at 11:00 a.m. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Cemetery in Georgetown, LA.
The family requests that those wishing to make contributions consider Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area.
Words of comfort to the family at www.rabenhorst.com.
Funeral Home
Rabenhorst Funeral Homes Downtown
825 Government Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-6831
Published in The Town Talk on Oct. 11, 2015
Family Members
Siblings
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
