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Theodore CHAPMAN Obituary
"Ted"
99 of New Carlisle, Ohio,, passed away on Saturday,
,August 7, 2021. He was born August 4, 1922, in Springfield, the son of the late Charles C. and Mary Margaret (Jenkins) Chapman. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII serving on
the U.S.S. Sandlewood and
U.S.S. Freestone. He retired
from Trostel-Chapman Funeral Home and Richards Raff and Dunbar Memorial Home at the end of 1988 as a Funeral Director Embalmer and was the
President of Chapman-Raff, Inc. He continued working in the funeral homes for over 50 years. He was a Charter member of the New Carlisle Rotary, American Legion Post #286, New Carlisle. He transported many children to the Shriners Hospital and was a volunteer for many years at Community Hospital. He was a member of the New Carlisle Lodge #100, Antioch Shrine, AASR, Valley of Dayton, New Carlisle Chapter and Council, Springfield-Clark County Shrine Club and was the Kentucky Colonels Shriner of the Year. He was a member of the New Carlisle Methodist Church. He is survived by; a son, Jerry Chapman; a daughter, Lou Anne Chapman Wray; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Robert Frey; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Helen R. (Shroyer) Chapman, and a son, Steven Chapman in 1995; brother George Chapman and sister Patti Frey. A gathering of family and friends will be 2-4 PM Sunday, August 15, 2021, at the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN, DUNBAR & FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, Ohio. Funeral services will be Monday at 11 AM in the funeral home with visitation an hour prior to the service. Burial will be in New Carlisle Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital, Diabetes Foundation, Alzheimer's
Association or the charity of your choice. Expressions of
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Memories and Condolences
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Ellen Sullivan
August 14, 2021
Lou anne I wanted to let you know I was thinking about you and saying a prayer for your family. I loved hearing your father's stories. He was very proud of his children. Ellen
Kris Denton
August 13, 2021
I was his Housekeeper when he was in Cunningham Place at Masonic Home. I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Ted was such a sweet and wonderful man. Ted was one of my most favorite resident's there. I loved cleaning his apartment and listening to his memories he would share with me. He will be truly missed by so many at Masonic Home including me.
Jessica Jump(Masonic Home)-Housekeeping
August 13, 2021
Ted was such sweet person, always so kind and friendly. I loved talking to him, he always had a big smile on his face. He reminded me of our dad which we lost this past January, he never knew a stranger. He will missed that is for sure, im so sorry your families loss. Our prayers are with you from his SMC family.
David & Deborah Flook
August 11, 2021
Our sincere sympathy to Jerry and Lou Ann on Ted's passing. We go way back to the funeral home on Main street and the fond memories of New Carlisle back then. I remember that Ted was the last charter member of American Legion 286 in New Carlisle. He is part of a treasured generation. Our heartfelt prayers to you all.
Cheryl Vermillion
August 11, 2021
Sending my thoughts and prayers for the family. I knew Ted from working at The Masonic Home. I loved talking to him and listening to his stories. He was a special person, always treated you like a friend.
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