Paul Caspari

Paul David Caspari, 64, of Columbia, Mo., passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Paul was born June 29, 1951, in Jefferson City, Mo., the son of the late Raymond F. Caspari Sr. and Noel M. Miller Caspari. He was married to Donna Bayne on March 7, 1976, who survives at the home. He was a graduate of Helias High School and he received his Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo. Paul retired from the Missouri Department of Corrections in 2006. He was currently employed with Phoenix Programs in Columbia, Mo. Survivors include: his wife, Donna; daughter, Kelly (Matt) Edwards of Kansas City, Mo.; sons, Clayton (Terra) Caspari of Union, Mo., Dylan (Marcie) Caspari of Longmont, Colo., Jared (Jean) Caspari of Bellingham, Wash. and Connor Caspari of Kansas City, Mo.; his mother, Noel M. Caspari of Jefferson City, Mo.; siblings, Stephen (Dolores) Caspari of Rotunda West, Fla., Thomas (Dede) Caspari of St. Louis, Mo., Karen (David) Vercollone of Centerville, Mass., Raymond (Deanne) Caspari Jr., Cris (Dan) Henley and Lisa Sone all of Jefferson City, Mo.; grandchildren, Audrey, Jackson and Cole Edwards, Holli Boughton, Shiloh and Eliana Caspari. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond F. Caspari Sr. and brother, James Mark Caspari. A private service was held on Saturday, May 21, 2016, in celebration of Paul's life. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Phoenix Programs, 90 E. Leslie Lane, Columbia, Mo.