Mr. Caspar Warren Lyday

Caspar W. Lyday was born to B. E. Lyday and Julia L. Lyday on February 28, 1922 in Eufaula, Oklahoma. He was the fourth son followed by three daughters. His family later moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma where he graduated from Manuals Training High School in 1943. Caspar enlisted into the United States Army in October of 1943, where he served as an engineer until 1946, and was in the Korean War from 1951 to 1952. He moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1946 to visit Nathaniel Graham who he met while in the service. He married Nathaniel Graham's sister, Virtrue D. F. Graham in September of 1949 and had one beautiful daughter, Geri Lynne Lyday. Vir true and Caspar Lyday were married for 44 years, Virtrue preceeded him in death on November 3, 1995. Virtrue and Caspar were a powerful team as they had many family, business, religious and community endeavors. Caspar was employed at Harnischfeger from 1946 to 1947 and worked for the United States Post Office for 30 years until July of 1967. In 1965, he began his own small business named Caspars' Lounge on the corner of 13th and Keefe Avenue. Caspars' Lounge was always known as a fun-filled neighborhood bar that many individuals enjoyed. He was always a mentor and coach to up and coming young business people in Milwaukee. Caspar and Virtrue always took people under their wings to help them make a positive impact. He retired from the day-to-day operation of Caspars' Lounge in 1986. Today Caspars' is still on the corner of 13th and Keefe. In addition to running Caspars' Lounge, he enjoyed being a member of the Tally Ho Riding Club and was a avid bowler and golfer. He began golfing in 1947 and bowling in 1949. He had been in the same bowling league initially established by the YMCA for over 36 years. He made history by being the first African American member of the Muskego Lakes Country Club. He was a member of the Midwest Sportsman's Golf League, Milwaukee Town and Country, Central City Golf League and Midwest Central States League. Caspar leaves to cherish his memory: one daughter, Geri Lynne Lyday; one brother, Cleatus (Maria) Lyday; one sister, Ruby (Emerson) Knox of Roseville, MI; and one little companion, Sinatra; and a host of of loving nieces, nephews, other close relatives and dear friends. We shall all miss his physical presence however, we know he is with us in spirit. Until we meet again. Love, Your Family

Mr. Caspar Warren Lyday

February 28, 1922 - September 14, 2015