George J. Capoun Sr., 83, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. He was born in Berwyn, IL on June 3, 1927.

Mr. Capoun graduated from the University of Albuquerque where he was on the golf team. He served his country during WWII and the Korean War. Mr. Capoun was involved in the golf world his entire life. He personally knew many of the old-time notables such as Ben Hogan. On November 18, 1955, in Chicago, he was united in marriage to Mary "Ethel" Van De. Logt, who preceded him in death on September 9, 2007. George and his son Bob owned and operated the Capoun Golf Range and Miniature Golf for over 36 years.

Surviving is is his son George "Bobby" Capoun Jr.; grandchildren, Gregory John (Rebecca) Capoun, Lindsay Kay Capoun; and their mother, Sharon Nelson; great grandchildren, Dillan, Braedan, Kayleigh, and Brooklee; and sister, Dolores McCaskey. Other relatives and friends further survive him. In addition to his wife Mary "Ethel" Capoun, he was preceded in death by their son, John "Butch" Capoun.

His funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Friday, May 13 ^th at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Jeffrey M. Thielen officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday, from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial, with full military honors, will be in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. In lieu of flowers the family would like memorials to the Faith Clinic of the Cancer Center at Froedtert Medical Center.