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Leo Ramey Chapman

Birth	:	4 Jun 1919 Clay County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	10 Apr 2015 Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Broughton Cemetery, Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.3306007, -97.0535965
Description	:	Leo Ramey Chapman, 95, died peacefully April 10th at Clay Center Medicalodge. Leo was born June 4, 1919 to Chris and O'Tillie (Dietrich) Chapman. He attended Hannibal Grade School and graduated from Clay Center High School. He attended Kansas State University for 2 years where he earned a letter in wrestling. He married Irene Elizabeth McCully on October 19, 1940. They were married for 72 years. Leo was an entrepreneur. He was a farmer, cattleman, developer, general contractor, real estate and stock broker, appraiser of farmland and property, antique dealer, and held many auctions. While in... Read More	Leo Ramey Chapman, 95, died peacefully April 10th at Clay Center Medicalodge. Leo was born June 4, 1919 to Chris and O'Tillie (Dietrich) Chapman. He attended Hannibal Grade School and graduated from Clay Center High School. He attended Kansas State University for 2 years where he earned a letter in wrestling. He married Irene Elizabeth McCully on October 19, 1940. They were married for 72 years. Leo was an entrepreneur. He was a farmer, cattleman, developer, general contractor, real estate and stock broker, appraiser of farmland and property, antique dealer, and held many auctions. While in his 70's and 80's, he competed in Senior Olympics, even taking 3rd place in the shot put at the National Senior Olympic Meet. Leo was a member of the United Methodist Church and served as a member of the Trustees Committee. He was one of the originators of the Good Friday Men's Breakfast. He served on the boards of: Broughton School District, Broughton Telephone, Broughton Watershed, Clay Center Coop, and Clay Center Utilities Committee. He was a member of the Lion's Club and the Chamber of Commerce. His hobbies were many. Refurbishing old upright pianos and pump organs, collecting & selling R S Prussia china, Vaseline glass and quilts. He also was a craftsman of fine wood furniture, giving many pieces to his children and grandchildren. He went big game hunting in Colorado for years and was an avid hand fisherman. He is preceded in death by his wife, Irene, son, Mark Allan, and baby daughter, Rena Lee. Survivors include daughter-in-law Cheryl Mellenthin, Cat Spring, TX, son, Christopher (Edee Medley) Chapman of Richland, WA, daughter Julie (Dennis) Rice of Winfield, KS. Sister, Beulah (Chapman) Avery, Raytown, MO. Grandchildren Amy (Frank) Burns, Lexi (Todd) Giblin, Carter Chapman, Jesse (Jeri) Chapman, and Carl (Louise) Chapman. And 5 great grandchildren. Visitation 3 – 8 pm Friday, April 17th at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home. Funeral Services 10:30 am Sat., April 18th United Methodist Church Clay Center. Memorials to the Clay County Museum or the Clay Center Hospital Foundation c/o funeral home. Source: Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

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Leo Ramey Chapman's memorial is located at: Broughton Cemetery, Clay Center, Clay County, USA.
When did Leo Ramey Chapman death?
Leo Ramey Chapman death on 10 Apr 2015 in Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 39.3306007
Longitude: -97.0535965

Family Members:

Parent

Christopher Dan “Chris” Chapman

(1878 - 1940)

O'Tillie Dietrich Chapman

(1883 - 1958)

Spouse

Irene Elizabeth McCully Chapman

(1918 - 2013)

Siblings

Paul D. Chapman

(1917 - 2006)

Children

Mark A. Chapman

(1943 - 2014)

Rena Lee Chapman

(1944 - 1944)

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