Services
Obituary
Memorial services for Ron Chapman will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion with Pastor Warren Curry officiating.
Memorial graveside services for Ron Chapman will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion, Iowa.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion.
Ron was born on November 19, 1941 in Clarion to Gerald and Virginia (Stout) Chapman. He graduated from Clarion High School in 1960 and enlisted in the United States Air Force. Upon returning home from his time in the service, he met Judy (Freeman) Chapman and the two were united in marriage in June of 1972.
Ron worked for Hagie Manufacturing nearly his entire life, first as a welder then as a truck driver. He enjoyed rooting for the Hawkeyes and the Cyclones, traveling, camping, riding his motorcycle, playing cards, hunting, and fishing. Upon retiring in 2010, he enjoyed spending his winters with friends in La Feria, Texas. A man of few words, it is said that when “Chappy” spoke, people listened.
Ron is survived by his wife Judy of 44 years, his daughter, Kendra Lutcavish of Clarion, his son, Chad (Raejean) Chapman of Clarion, granddaughter, Kenna and his beloved dog Sadie. Other survivors include brothers Bob, Dave, Jerry and Dan and sisters Marilyn (the late Bob) Kastler, Beth (Randy) Hilpipre and Sandy (Tom) Malaise along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Pat Hernandez, brothers-in-law Bob Freeman, Larry Freeman, Jerry Freeman and Ronnie Freeman.