Full Bio Information

I was born on May 12, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The first of 4 children of Frank E. Capler and Mary Alice Capler. My sister Mary died in 1997 at age of 36. I have a sister Beverly Stout and brother William Capler. I was lucky in marrying Cheryl Capler 1983. We were married for 23 years until her death in 2007. We have 2 daughters (Allison, Sarah). I have been blessed that my parents traveled on vacation to many parts of the United States and parts of the World. I enjoy Country Line dancing and think I am pretty good at it.

I graduated from Southport High School 1975. Received a bachelor’s degree, in Computer Technology from Purdue University at Indianapolis 1980 (IUPUI).

I worked as a floor guard at the United Skates of America on the Southside of Indianapolis for 2 years (from 1975-1977). I worked there before the skating rink opened. I played Uncle Skates for a while and Officer Friendly in morning skates.

I worked at Burger Chef on the Southside of Indianapolis for 4 years (from 1977-1980). I became a group leader for the store while going to college and became a Freemason.

I worked for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at Gate 6 for 33 years. I became an assistant Gate Captain to my father. I asked for a ticket from Jim Hurtubise coming into the track in a beat-up VW Minibus with a shack on the back half.

I started in 1981 working for the State of Indiana at Workforce Development as a Computer Programmer and now Database Administrator for 40+ years.

I am the 4th generation on my father’s side and 5th generation on my mother’s side in Freemasonry. My family members have been very busy in many of the organizations. Which has formed the basis of my life and tradition to participate in. My Great-Great Grandfather was Raised 1868 in Ireland Lodge No. 388 in Jasper Indiana.

Freemasonry has been a wonderful journey for me. I have met so many wonderful and memorable people. Had many special fond memories. A German member at Prospect. Sang a German lullaby to me during a degree. Or being escorted in the Grand Lodge of England to the Dais. For the St. Luke’s #44, 250th year celebration in front of 400 Mason’s. Just to mention a few.

DeMolay – Prospect Chapter
Past Master Councilor 1973
Past Master Councilor’s Meritorious Award 1973
Representative of DeMolay Award 1975
Voted the first DeMolay of the term for Prospect Chapter
Chevalier award 1975
Blue Honor Key for top line of 10 members
43 merit bars

Masons – Prospect Lodge #714 – 1978 – Life Member
Worshipful Master 1998
Order of Service to Masonry 2016
Past President of Breakfast Club for 17 years
Activities Directory for 17 years
Past editor of the newsletter for 17 years
Still gives 4 of the lectures since 1996
received – The Fourth and Final Lecture

Past President of the Marion County Master’s and Wardens Association 1998
The only living Honorary Member of Tower Lodge #5159 in London England 2006

Organized 3 trips to London to visit with Tower Lodge, St. Luke’s Lodge and Holy Preceptory in the years of 2005, 2015 and 2018. Plus planned an agenda of sites to see.

Instrumental in Tower Lodge visitation at Prospect Lodge in 2008 and had over 300 masons in attendance for their presentation of the Master Mason degree.
Established/created Prospect Lodge’s logo for the event.

I designed/created/printed a certificate of attending with each attendee’s name printed while the degree was occurring. They were presented at the conclusion of the degree.

Organize Indianapolis Indians Baseball game for multiple lodges since 1996 (over 100 attend).

Organize visitation with Shawnee Lodge in Louisville Kentucky at Churchill Downs in June.

Assisted in selling nuts as a fund raiser for Prospect Lodge, Prospect DeMolay, Murat Shrine And Sahara Grotto.

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite – 1978 – Life Member

Murat Shrine – 1979 – Life Member
Past President of the Past Master Club
Member of the Hillbillies Clan #14

Order of the Eastern Star – Prospect Chapter #452 – 1998
Past Patron – 4 times (2002, 2004, 2005, 2007)
Past Grand Usher for General Grand Patron Harless Creech 2003

Sahara Grotto – 1998 – life Member

Job’s Daughters – Beech Grove Bethel #32
Past Associate Guardian – 2 years
Member of Honor

York Rite – Prather – 2006 – Life Member Council
Past High Priest 2015 – Prather 157 – Indianapolis
Past Illustrious Master 2012 – Prather 100 – Indianapolis
Past Eminent Commander 2016 – Prather 62 – Indianapolis
Participates in several degrees on One Day Classes
Arch Deputy for 6 years
Senior Arch Deputy 1 year
General Grand Council Youth Award – 2016
Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the USA – Pro Merito (10 members active) 2018
Grand Commandery of Indiana Distinguished Service Award 2018

Past Sovern Master of Prather Allied Masonic Degrees – 2017
Prather Knight Masons – 2021
St. Thomas of Akon – 2022
Red Branch of Eri – 2018
Top line signed 21 members

Other York Rite Groups
KYCH Indiana Priory #62 – 2018 – Serving as Herald
Yeomen of York Preceptory No.4 – 2018
Marvin Isley York Rite College No. 129
St. James Conclave Knights of Red Cross of Constantine – 2023
The Royal Order of Zanzibar
Sword of Bunker Hill
Goose n Tatter
Yellow Dog