Wayne Allen Chapman
May 13, 2015
Wayne Allen Chapman
Des Moines
Wayne Allen Chapman was born November 26, 1929 in Des Moines, Iowa to Samuel and Dora (Rife) Chapman. He passed away Wednesday morning, May 13, 2015 at the age of 85.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, also at Hamilton’s, followed by interment at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Van Meter, Iowa at 12:30 p.m.
Wayne joins his parents, son, Mark, and six siblings who precede him in death. He is survived by his son, Kent (Lisa) Chapman; daughter, Deborah (Kenneth Jr.) Steffens; significant other, Joan Azinger; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Wayne proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Caiman. Throughout his life, he owned a car dealership, sold real estate, and was a self-employed contractor. He was a member of Eagles Lodge 109 and Za Ga Zig Shrine and enjoyed fishing, camping, and hunting.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Des Moines South Side Library, 1111 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 in loving memory of Wayne. Condolences may be left at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Cathy Bailey
05/19/2015
So sorry for your loss... Your in my prayers...
Jr & Bobbi Lucia
05/19/2015
Our deepest sympathy to Kent and Debbie and their families. We are saddened by his loss. We have alot of fond memories from way back to Chappy's. "Lots of Memories". We will miss him deeply. Every time we look at our garage door we will think of him.
Ed Green
05/18/2015
sorry for your loss, deepest sympathies go out to the family, chappy will be greatly missed.
Cindy Jennings
05/14/2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.Wayne was one of a kind and will be deeply missed by all.
Jestin Haugh
05/14/2015
Growing up Wayne felt like he was one of my uncles and along with being a great friend to my father and many of my relatives. He was a jack of all trades and one of the toughest SOB's I ever knew, but even with that said he had a light hearted soul and was always a joy to be around. He will certainly be missed by the whole South Side and beyond!
Shawn and Linda Lukenbill
05/14/2015
Our thoughts go out to all of the friends and family of our neighbor Wayne. We could not have asked for a better person to share a block with.
God bless you Wayne.
Kim Hutchison
05/14/2015
My deepest sympathy to the family, especially Kent and Lisa.
Thinking of you. Love you guys.