CHAPMAN, Jim 1939-2020

CHAPMAN, BROWN, VAN MILL

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 4/30/2020 at 17:45:04

Biography

Jim Chapman, 80, of Waterloo, died Monday, April 27, 2020 at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, of natural causes.

Jim was born December 28, 1939, in Durand, WI, son of Donald A. and Helen Brown Chapman. He attended Waterloo East High School. Jim served with the United States Air Force.

Jim married Donna Van Mill December 2, 1960 at First Baptist Church in Cedar Falls.

He worked at John Deere Foundry for 30 years until his retirement July 31, 1989. He then worked as the maintenance and janitorial man at the Waterloo Building.

Jim is survived by his wife of Waterloo; two daughters, Cynthia Duggan of Cedar Falls‚ and Dori (Dan) Gorman of Waterloo; seven grandchildren, Ryan Duggan, Tim (Melinda) Duggan, Daniel Duggan, Jace Gorman, Brendan Gorman, Elona Gorman, and Alisha Frazier; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert Chapman; and brother, Dick Chapman.

Jim loved his family very much. He was well liked by many. He had a great sense of humor and liked joking. He was diehard Green Bay Packers fan. He will be greatly missed by family, friends, and the “Back Row Boys.” Resting peacefully with his heavenly Father.

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Services:
To take place at Locke Funeral Home. A recording of the service is posted on the funeral home’s website.

Cemetery:
Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery with military rites conducted by U.S. Air Force funeral honors detail.

Memorials:
May be directed to Prairie Lake Church or American Heart Association.

SOURCE: Locke funeral home