Richard Lee Chapman, Sr. Obituary (1944 - 2012)

Richard Lee Chapman, Sr., 68, of LaPorte, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at his home of natural causes. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He was born on August 9, 1944 in California; was in the US Army and worked as a construction worker. Preceding him in death are both of his parents, Arthur & Helen Chapman; and one sister, Lydia Kay Becvar. Surviving family include his significant other, Joyce Mazza of LaPorte; one son, Richard Chapman, Jr. of Niles; one daughter, Brenda Arnold of Buchanan; and one sister, Karen Deeds of New Buffalo.