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Richard Chapman Obituary

Dr. Richard M. Chapman

NEWARK: A memorial service celebrating the life of Dr. Richard M. Chapman, 77, of Newark, will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, at the Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Home with Celebrant Andrew Hoover officiating. Military honors will be observed by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.

Dr. Chapman was born in Newark, Ohio on April 16, 1935 to the late Maurice Chapman and Hazel (Claggett) Chapman Dove. He passed away at Kindred Health Care on March 22, 2013, surrounded by his family.

Dr. Chapman proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Lincoln Chiropractic College in Indianapolis. Prior to retirement, he was a Chiropractor in the Newark area for over 48 years. He was a member of the National Chiropractic Association; life member of the Ancient Order of Druids in Newark; enjoyed playing handball, volleyball, singing, listening to country music and was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan, especially watching OSU football. Dr. Chapman also enjoyed spending time with his loving family, especially doting on his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Cora L. (Walker) Chapman, whom he married on December 14, 1960; six children, Frank (Sue) Walker, Mike (Brenda) Svoboda, Rebecca Beck Holmes, Gayle Svoboda, Gloria (Terry) Baker and Daphne Chapman; brother, Donald (Dorothy) Chapman; 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Phillip Chapman; and one sister, Joyce Chapman.

Friends may call at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Dr. Chapman to Heartland Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Visit www.CrissSchoedinger.com to share a special memory about Dr. Chapman or to sign an online guest book.

Published by Advocate on Mar. 23, 2013.
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cora and family, may god be with you . renee and drew spalding

renee burden

March 30, 2013

May you draw close to God in prayer and find comfort in reading his Word.

March 27, 2013

My condolences to the Chapman family. Dick's mother Hazel was a close friend to my grandmother (Dollie McPeek). Our paths crossed in later life when Frank played softball at the ball parks that my father (Chub Carson) ran and Dick & Cora would come watch. And then he became my doctor. He was a very kind man. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Find solace in the wonderful memories that you share.

Kim (Carson) Masters

March 27, 2013

Such a kind and gentle man. So sorry for your loss.

Judy Knicely

March 27, 2013

cora and family we are so sorry for ur loss . dick was a great guy and will missed by many . we send our prays for u . love jeff and rose rodgers

rose rodgers

March 27, 2013

Cora, Sorry to hear of your loss. I am sure you have many memories to give you strength.

Jay and Mary Green

March 27, 2013

Rest In Peace Pop... Love Lori Rine You Will be missed very much.

Lori Rine

March 27, 2013

Mom,And Family...Pop was such a wonderful man.I have A lot of good memeries with you and Pop, I will treasure them always with Love Lori Rine

Lori Rine

March 27, 2013

Frank and Sue,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With Love,
Jr. and Mandy

March 26, 2013

Mike and Brenda, Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Tonya Simco

March 26, 2013

Our condolences to the family for their loss. We have fond memories of Dr. Chapman.

Mike and Pat Love

March 26, 2013

Gayle Svoboda

March 25, 2013

In loving memory of my beloved grandfather.We love you and will miss you. I want to say thank you to everyone for the kind words, stories, and prayers.

Amber Bidwell

March 25, 2013

In loving memory of my beloved grandfather. I want to thank everyone for the kind words, prayers, and stories. It fills our heart to hear these. We love you dearly, and you will be missed.

Amber Bidwell

March 25, 2013

Mike and Brenda,

Sorry for your loss.

Brianne and Jon Rice

March 25, 2013

Chapman Family
My sincere sympathy in your time of loss.

Kathy Keaser

March 25, 2013

Doc Chapman (the way he answered his phone) kept me moving for a very long time. I remember one time he slipped out of the office while I was under that wonderful heating pad & when he came back he said his wife was baking cookies & he just had to have one while they were still warm because she baked the best cookies in the country. He will be missed. I will pray for your family.

Sherry DeVault

March 25, 2013

Mike~Brenda & family~
Sincere sympathy to your family for the loss of your father~
Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this very difficult time~
Matt & Cindy Bakos

Matt & Cindy Bakos

March 24, 2013

Our prayers are with all.

Dan and Jean Garrick and family

March 24, 2013

Mike, Brenda and Chapman family, we are so sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Candy & Roger Ricker

Candy Ricker

March 24, 2013

Sorry for your lost, you are in our prayers

Tom and Diana Simco

March 24, 2013

Cora,

Sorry about your loss.

judy vankirk

March 24, 2013

Rebecca Holmes

March 24, 2013

To the Chapman family, with sincerest sympathy, from one of his Newark High classmates.

Joseph Kappes

March 24, 2013

Mike and Frank, so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Larry and Brenda Miller

March 24, 2013

Cora and family,

Sorry to hear of Dr. Chapman's passing and you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. It has been so many years since we've seen you but we have pleasant memories of you all. Sincerely,

Dr. Jay and Barbara Chaney

Barbara Chaney

March 23, 2013

Cora and family, So sorry to hear about Dick. He always made me feel at home. We all have fond memories that we shared with him. Always keep them near to you and you will have Dick with you at all times. Thougths and prayers are with you.

Sarah Varrasso-Pethtel

March 23, 2013

Cora,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bettina Grigsby Allen

March 23, 2013

Very sorry to hear of dr.chapmans passing. He was a very good and honest dr. He will b missed. I knew his daughter,my name was Weakley then. I'll b thinking of u.

Cathy Grooms

March 23, 2013

Mike
So sorry to hear about your Dad.

Jess & Judi Pickering

March 23, 2013

Cora,
So sorry for your loss
Roy Whisner

March 23, 2013

So sorry for your loss...many prayers are with you and your family..Carol Wolfe..(Rush and Mary Musics daughter)

March 23, 2013

Gloria so sad to hear about your Dad. He was a good man. Love Uncle Mike

MIKE MINER

March 23, 2013

Mike
We want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bruce and Annette Hannum

March 23, 2013

dr chapman gave great service over the years.god bliss the family.r.i.p.

charles lees

March 23, 2013

Cora and Family,
Dr. Chapman was my chiropractor for many years and is missed very much. He was well known and respected in our community.
Billie Sue Stephenson

Billie Sue Stephenson

March 23, 2013

Britney Beck

March 23, 2013

Cora and Family
I am so sorry for your loss
he was my healer for many years. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Pat Brooks

Pat Brooks

March 23, 2013

R.I.P. Dick Chapman
Gerald Jordan.

March 23, 2013

grandpa was a great man and will truly be missed by everyone.
love kimmy.

Kim Swartz

March 23, 2013

Cora,iam sorry about Richard. I know you will miss him dearly,as well as the kids.

Wilma Suttle(Deskins)

March 23, 2013

Brenda and Mike - I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Dr. Chapman, but I heard great things about him. What a legacy he leaves. God Bless.

Debbie Pargeon-Queen

March 23, 2013

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