Carl “Kit” Casper ’67

Carl “Kit” Casper ’67, of Rangeley, Me.; Apr. 19. He taught English for two years at Moses Brown School, then served the Menominee Indians in Wisconsin for two years as a VISTA volunteer. In 1971 he moved to Rangeley and managed the properties at Haines Landing. He worked seasonally at Saddleback starting as a lift attendant, then director of the cross-country center, followed by a position as full-time alpine instructor. In 1975, he became director of the ski school, a position he held until 1998. During the last five years of directorship, he and his wife Linda owned the Ski Learning Center and operated it as a concession. After giving the ski school back to the mountain, he continued teaching until retirement. Additionally, he and Linda and her son, Mike, owned and operated First Farm on Gull Pond Road in the Dallas Plantation area for 28 years. There they grew organic food and flowers and raised livestock. He had a passion for writing and for many years was a columnist for the Rangeley Highlander. He served on the board of directors of the Rangeley Region Chamber of Commerce, as well as on the Budget Committee, and was moderator for Dallas Plantation. He also served on various boards and committees for Rangeley Congregational Church. He is survived by his wife, Linda; her son and daughter-in-law; a granddaughter; and a sister and brother-in-law.