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1929 - 2014
 Dean R. Chapman, treasured father, grandfather, and friend left this earth on Thursday, July 24, 2014. Dean was born on the family farm in Greenville, Michigan on June 21, 1929. He was the son of Mark S. and Helen P. (Clark) Chapman. Dean served in the Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Alaska. Dean went to technical school in Kansas City and then worked for WKZO Channel 3 in Kalamazoo for a short time. He was one of the original employees at WZZM TV 13, spending 37 years with them in Grand Rapids, retiring at the age of 70. Dean married Donna J. Wolthuis on January 26, 1963 in Kalamazoo. In 1969 the family moved to a farm west of Greenville where he spent the rest of his life. Dean enjoyed spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, watching Tigers baseball, and the company of his cats. Dean is survived by his children, Brad Chapman, Darla (Barnard) Chapman, Paula (Robert) Johnson, and Daniel Chapman; grandchildren, Paul Barnard, Samuel Barnard, and Joseph Barnard; and his brother, Lyle (Lois) Chapman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna on July 23, 2012. They were married 49 years. The family will receive family and friends at Hurst Funeral Home in Greenville on Sunday from 2:00-5:00 PM and Monday from 10:00-11:00 AM, with funeral services to follow at 11:00 AM. Rev. Dr. Jerrold T. Jones will serve as officiant. Interment will follow in Courtland Township Cemetery with a luncheon at the adjacent church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Faith Hospice. |
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There are currently 8 condolences.
Dean & Jo Larsen
Wednesday July 30, 2014 at
5:44 PM
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So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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vicki nielsen
Monday July 28, 2014 at
10:04 AM
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Loved Dean & Donna. Had breakfast at Meijer for years. God bless them. Vicki & Jim Nielsen
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DONNA PUEHLER
Monday July 28, 2014 at
1:39 AM
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I didn't know Dean and Donna very long, while I was in Greenville, they belonged to our breakfast group at Meijer's each morning, for the four years that I lived in Greenville. My sympathy to the Chapman family.
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Russ Vossen
Sunday July 27, 2014 at
8:26 AM
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My contact with Dean goes back to '62 at WZZM-TV. He was always dependable, smart, a good worker and a good friend. Now he can rest in peace and be with his beloved Donna.
Our condolences to the entire family.
Russ & Judy Vossen
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Alvin A. L. Dompke
Saturday July 26, 2014 at
10:07 PM
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God Bless Dean. He appreciated good TV production and was a JOY to work with.
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Brenda (Hawes) Tipton
Saturday July 26, 2014 at
2:46 PM
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So sorry to hear of Dean's passing. My thought and prayers are with the family. He was one of my Dad's best buds he will be missed.
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Debi Hegerfeld
Saturday July 26, 2014 at
12:11 PM
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So sorry for your loss. Everyone here in Wisconsin sends our sympathy and hugs. . . .
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Don Zeal
Friday July 25, 2014 at
6:41 PM
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Dan,
My prayers are with all of the Chapman Family.
Don
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