05/05/2026
The hunting ground in the sky just gained another sportsman. Louie Dan Kaping, 87, of Junction City, Oregon, passed away peacefully at home on April 30th, 2026.
Louie was born on April 20th, 1939, in Junction City. He spend his career as a truck driver and working in the timber industry. He spent many years as a horseman competing at horse shows and volunteering with the Benton County Sheriff's Mounted Posse. He enjoyed deer and elk hunting. Louie's wife, children, and grandchildren were his pride and joy.
Louie is survived by his wife Gwenda Kaping; their children Debbie Arkills, Sheryl Kaping, Karen Hinderman; grandchildren Christy Weinhold, Amy Cejas, Brandy Ruiz, Madi Hinderman; great grandchildren Cailee Minnick, Kira Cejas, Darian Ruiz, Ariana Ruiz, Jissel Ruiz, Kiana Cejas, Luke Weinhold, Kyli Cejas, Alec Weinhold, Esme Cuenca; and great-great grandchildren Efrain Ruiz and Lily Minnick.
He is preceded in death by his son Dennis Kaping and grandson Travis Angevine.
A private celebration of life will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donation to Benton Community Foundation, P.O. Box 911, Corvallis, OR 97339, in care of the Herb and Peggy Ballard Memorial Scholarship.
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