Racine - Anton S. "Tony" Kapla, 95, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, September 29, 2013. Tony was born in Iron River, MI on March 29, 1918 to Anton and Albina (nee, Kumkowski) Kapla. He married the former Helen Zambiti in Racine on June 15, 1946. She preceded him in death on November 10, 1999. A devout born-again Christian, Tony liked to relate his faith and war stories to anyone who would listen.Tony served as a medic in the U.S. Army, 121st Infantry, Terra Leaf Division in the South Pacific during WWII. While in Dutch Nuginea he carried his wounded commanding officer, Dr. Elmer Harris through 12 miles of enemy infested jungles to a hospital ship. In 2000 they were reunited when Harris and his wife flew to Racine from Mississippi to thank Tony for saving his life. The arrival was covered by all local TV stations.From 1956 until 1972, Tony was a self-employed auto transmission specialist and retired from Racine Truck in 1983. Tony is survived by his sons, Donald (Georgene) Kapla and James Kapla & Rose Heller, grandchildren, Donald (Julie) Kapla, Toni & (Glenn) Gefers, Tyler and Kayla Kapla, Nicholas Karpella; great-grandchildren, Jori, Jensen, Ryan and Roman Kapla; Stephany Kapla, daughter-in-law. He is also survived by his brother Herman of Minnesota and his sister, Lucille from Kenosha and nieces, nephews and other relatives including many special friends. Funeral services for Tony will be held at Faith United Methodist Church, 1013 Harmony Drive, on Friday, October 4, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Listowel Ayensu-Mensah officiating. Entombment will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. and at the church on Friday morning from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be directed to the family or the church.A special thank you to the staff at Ridgewood Care Center and the Cardiac 5th floor staff at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints.