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ROBERT CHAPMAN Obituary

ROBERT DEWITT CHAPMAN, age 83, passed away on February 5, 2021. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Franklin); loving father of Jennie Vasarhelyi (the late Dave) and Chris Chapman; dear grandfather of Leah Vasarhelyi and Kayla Vasarhelyi. He was a quiet gentleman who loved science, nature, and his family. He earned a Ph.D. in astrophysics from Harvard and worked for UCLA, NASA, and the private aerospace sector. He authored books on astronomy for college students and the general public. Private family funeral services were celebrated with interment at All Saints Cemetery in Northfield, Ohio. Memorial contributions are suggested in his name to the Alzheimer's Association, 23215 Commerce Park STE 300, Beachwood, OH 44122 or online at https://tinyurl.com/vn2j29hn. Arrangements by FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME – SAGAMORE HILLS, OHIO 330-467-4500.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Feb. 18, 2021.

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Larry Mallet

April 9, 2023

Dr. Chapman was my astronomy professor at UCLA in 1965. He was a wonderful and inspiring professor and because of his ability to communicate extraordinarily about astronomical phenomena, I have never lost my interest in astronomical discoveries.

How an old man myself,

Larry Mallet, California

Naomi & Jerry Barsky

February 24, 2021

We miss you and remember all the good times at work and pleasure

February 15, 2021

My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return our loved ones . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .

D T

February 15, 2021

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences. May the love of God, friends and family comfort you through your grief. 2nd Thessalonians 2: 16,17

Stephen Maran

February 14, 2021

I enjoyed knowing Bob as a fellow beginning grad student at the University of Michigan and a valued colleague at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.

He is missed.

Frank Titus

February 14, 2021

RIP Bob.

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