Ronald Lee Chapman, Sr. Obituary (1950

Ronald L. Chapman, Sr. 69, of Maynard, Iowa and formerly of Oelwein, died on Friday evening, March 29, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein, Iowa with Rev. Rick Johnson officiating. Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday and for one hour before the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, rural Oelwein with military honors by the Ross Reid American Legion Post #9 Honor Guard of Oelwein. Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com Ronald Lee Chapman was born February 16, 1950 at Oelwein, Iowa, the son of Harley Howard and Betty Mae (Huggins) Chapman. He graduated from Oelwein High School in 1968. Ron proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and later served in the United State Navy. He was a professional truck driver for over 50 years. Ron was a member of the Ross Reid American Legion Post #9 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Blaisdell Barnes Post 1725, both in Oelwein. He enjoyed NASCAR, going to flea markets and spending time with his family. Ron is survived by his 5 children: Jodie (Joe) Lahey of Lamont, Ronald Chapman, Jr. of St. Charles, Missouri, Calvin (Rachel) Chapman of Monona, Amanda (Bronson) Wierck of Fairbank and Charlie (Tessa) Chapman of Oelwein; 17 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sister: Marlene (Rodney) Wedemeier of Sumner; 2 brothers: Allen (Kathy) Chapman of Oelwein and Harold (Julie) Chapman of Cresco; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.