May God bless you and your...
What a great man. Coach never forgot anyone that played for him. RIP, sir, and time for a dip.
ERIK DUNCAN
October 28, 2025


Roseville, California
Dec 11, 1941 – Sep 28, 2025
Rex Harvey Chappell passed away on September 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Nevada City, CA on December 11, 1941, Rex lived a life full of passion, dedication, and heart-most of all for his family, friends, and students, fishing, jazz music, and the game of football.Rex...
Read MoreWhat a great man. Coach never forgot anyone that played for him. RIP, sir, and time for a dip.
ERIK DUNCAN
October 28, 2025
I will always remember Rex in our class of "59". Happy go lucky, never judgmental and always a friend to everyone. I am sure he will be greatly missed by everyone in his family and circle of friends. Rest in peace our friend! Joanne Jean Carper
Joanne Jean Carper Erickson
October 22, 2025 | School

Butch and his brother, Rush, were two of the Bennett Street neighborhood kids my brothers and I used to play with in the 40s and 50s. We had a gigantic backyard where we all gathered for baseball games. It was great! Attached is a photo with rush on the left and Butch on the right. I also remember Yvonne as one of the nicest girls from NUHS. So many memories... I send my condolences to Yvonne and the family. Sincerely, Patricia Osborne Stegen
Patricia Osborne Stegen
October 21, 2025 | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dale Brevoort
October 18, 2025 | School
Rex will always carry a special place in our family´s hearts. He was a loyal friend, a wonderful role model, and always wonderful to be around. Sven Ostrom
Sven Ostrom
October 18, 2025 | Family
Yvonne and family, So sorry for your loss. Rex was a good man and always so kind to me and Dawn in the office.
Sue Keller
October 16, 2025
Marcia and I were saddened to hear about Rex. We hope that Yvonne and the family are doing okay.
Craig Smalley
October 16, 2025
Coach Chappell was a wonderful father-figure and Coach to me. He is one of the reasons I became a Coach and Injury Coach in multiple sports from elementary to college levels for over 45 years. He gave me the honor of being the first female to work in the training room at Sierra Junior College in 1976. He instilled in me the passion I have for coaching and caring for injured athletes to this day. Coach Chappell taught me how to throw the javelin, shot, and discus. The throws became my...
Coach Shelly (Anderson) Patterson
October 11, 2025

I'm going to miss my brother in law so very much. He was a huge part of our family. Love, Jacci
Jaccilyn Filer
October 10, 2025