Paul Elmer Caspar, 85, of Hollywood, MD died June 8, 2009 at Solomons Nursing Center. Born July 7, 1923 in Washington, DC he was the son of the late Christian and Sophia Curry Caspar.

He is survived by his brother John Anthony Caspar of Hollywood, MD and his sister Pauline E. Leggett of Tampa, FL.

He was preceded in death by seven siblings.

Paul served in the U.S. Army from June 10, 1942 to July 29, 1945 where he served in the following campaigns: Tunisia, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno and North Apennines. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal.

All services are private.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.