Editing Caspar Weinberger (section)

==Personal life==
In 1942, Weinberger married the former [[Jane Weinberger|Rebecca Jane Dalton]] (1918–2009).<ref name=nyt/> A World War II Army nurse, and later author and publisher, she "coaxed her husband ... into politics and was a loyal Washington wife during three Republican administrations before she began to write and publish children's books".<ref name=lat/>

===Death===
[[File:Caspar Weinberger 2006-04-04 funeral N-0696M-380.jpg|thumb|right|Weinberger's funeral at [[Arlington National Cemetery]]]]

While residing on [[Mount Desert Island]], Weinberger was treated for and died from complications of [[pneumonia]] at Eastern Maine Medical Center in [[Bangor, Maine]], aged 88. He was survived by his wife, their two children, and several grandchildren.

He was buried in Section 30, Grave 835–1 at [[Arlington National Cemetery]] on April 4, 2006.

Shortly after his death [[George W. Bush]] in a public statement said:

{{blockquote|Caspar Weinberger was an American statesman and a dedicated public servant. He wore the uniform in World War II, held elected office, and served in the cabinets of three Presidents. As Secretary of Defense for President Reagan, he worked to strengthen our military and win the Cold War. In all his years, this good man made many contributions to our Nation. America is grateful for Caspar Weinberger's lifetime of service. Laura and I send our condolences and prayers to the entire Weinberger family.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2006/03/20060328-3.html|title=Statement by the President on the Death of Caspar Weinberger|website=georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov}}</ref>}}

Then Secretary of Defense [[Donald Rumsfeld]] stated:

{{blockquote|Cap Weinberger was a friend. His extensive career in public service, his support for the men and women in uniform and his central role in helping to win the Cold War leave a lasting legacy ... He left the United States armed forces stronger, our country safer and the world more free.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.defense.gov/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929222702/http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Mar2006/20060328_4637.html|url-status=dead|title=U.S. Department of Defense|archive-date=September 29, 2007|website=U.S. Department of Defense}}</ref>}}