Dear Capper Family:
We (Dan & Katy Zens) recently learned of the passing of Greg. We extend our deepest sympathy for your loss.
I went to grade school at
St. Monica's and high school at WFB with Greg. I was a couple of years ahead of Greg, but what a "CLASS GUY"!!! I would see Greg in the Bay often. Where ever you would run into Greg, Sporting Events, Street Festivals, the bars, or just on the street, Greg would treat you like you were his "BEST FREIEND"!! He would always be asking about mutual friends, family, or just chat.
Greg was one
"SPECIAL GUY"!!! Greg will be missed. Rest in Peace Greg. Dan Zens &
Katy (Oppenheim ) Zens
~ Dan Zens,
Shorewood, WI
To all of Greg’s family, please accept my heart felt prayers. I can’t express how much the news of Greg’s passing crushes me. I am completely unprepared to internalize losing someone who I spent so many years with and who provided so much joy to others! I wish I could have seen him more during these last couple of decades. Until we meet again Greg, God Bless. Martyl
~ Marty Moore,
Ft. Worth, TX
I’m very sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of coaching against Greg when I was coaching at Grafton. Those were great basketball games with equally great memories. Greg not only impacted his players and teams at Bay, he also impacted the entire North Shore Conference. We were all better as a result of competing against him and his teams. He will be missed.
~ Bob Maronde,
Grafton, WI
So sad to hear the news of Coach Capper passing- my condolences to the Capper family. Greg was my high school basketball coach in Green Lake and really impacted my lifelong love of hoops! He was always coaching! I think I still have some of the hand written drills he gave me to do daily. I have a very fond memory of staying at the Capper family home in Whitefish Bay and attending a Junior Bridgeman basketball camp with him at Milwaukee North Division high school. I remember his intense motivational spirit, and probably didn’t appreciate his messages as a young teenager, but now I can look back and just say thank you Coach! You definitely had a very positive impact on my life and how I’ve lived my life!
~ Dave Otto,
Plainfield, IL
My deepest Sympathy to his family.
Greg would come to the basketball camps I would have and speak to the campers. To this day, I still use the "After" speech. He would say, " If your friends want you to go to the mall, or movie or hang out, you tell them AFTER, after I work out, after I lift weights, after I shoot baskets etc. After! That will make you stand out".
Coach Greg stood out also.
~ Tom Diciaula,
Brookfield, WI
Elizabeth, I hold you in my heart. I'm so sorry for this heartbreak.
~ Mara Koffarnus,
Milwaukee, WI
I went to grade school with Greg played on all the sporting teams at Saint Monica with him. Greg was a high-quality Man and Christian. Liked by everybody missed by all.
God bless you, greg.
Thank you.
John Reilly, with sons Mike and James.
~ John Reilly,
Mesa, AZ
We met through basketball and became great friends. RIP my good friend, the basketball world and all you touched are saddened by your passing
~ Rick Bowen ,
River Falls, WI
My sympathies to the Capper family. Hold your memories close. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Kiki
~ Kiki Crowley Schweitz,
Fox Point, WI
My deepest condolences to the family. This caught me off guard. Coach Capper was a very important part of my college life. He picked me up when I was down and gave me confidence to keep fighting on and off the court. He always had that positive spirit. Always wanting to bring out the best in you.
Sending prayers of strength and comfort.
“COACH”
~ Deon Edmonds,
Chicago, IL
