Dean Chapman

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. 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, and messages of condolence may be sent via www.hurstfuneralhome.com.