Richard Allen Chapman

Richard Allen Chapman, 72 of Payne passed away July 22, 2017 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Indiana

Richard was born in Marion, Indiana of Dec. 3, 1944.

He worked at Tuthill Corp., New Haven. Richard will be remembered by his family and friends as a quiet, gentle man.

Richard will be sadly missed by his children, Susan (Charles) Tebbe of Holland, Michigan,  Sarah (Chad) Thornell of Convoy, Ohio, Richard II (Wendy) of Niles, Michigan & Daniel of Onondaga, Michigan; mother, Thelma (nee Armstrong) of Columbia City, Indiana; brother, Donald of Wolf Lake, Indiana &  grandchildren, Charles Tebbe & Robert, William & Lucie Chapman

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon (Grabner), father, Charles & brother, Charles.

Service is Saturday, 11 am with viewing one hour prior at Dooley Funeral Home, 5761 SR 500, Payne.

Viewing is also Friday, 4 – 7 pm at Dooley Funeral Home.

He will be laid to rest at Lehman Cemetery.

Memorials are to Memorial Regional Cancer Center, 615 N. Michigan St, South Bend, Indiana 46601

Fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com