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CHAPMAN Donald M. Chapman, age 52, passed at home on Friday, August 14, 2009. Don was the owner of Darby Excavating and Drainage. Veteran of the US Marines. Don was an avid fisherman and hunter. Preceded in death by his father Charles R. Chapman Jr., siblings Rick, Sherry and twins Teresa and Timothy. Survived by his mother, Mary Ann; children, Jason and Heather; step-children, Beth Ann and Craig; two grandchildren; siblings, Charles R. III (Edie), Jack (Robin), Steve (Cathy), Cindy (Steve) Kovalcik, Mary Lu (Ron) May and Suzi Elzey; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2009 at SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Our Mother of Sorrow Chapel in St. Joseph Cemetery. To send condolences to the family visit www.schoedinger.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Aug. 16, 2009.

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Heather Chapman

September 9, 2009

Dad I'm sorry for the life I've lived but I'll never forget the love of Daddy's Hands. I want you to know that I Love You and I am trying to change my ways. Everybody will always know YOU ARE DON CHAPMAN.

Karen Lybrook

August 17, 2009

Mac, Larry and I are shocked and saddened to hear of Don's passing. I am so sorry. I have tried to write this several times,and it seems like all the words in the world are not enough to ease your pain. You are the strongest person I know. I know your faith in the Lord will get you through this and time will ease your pain. You and the family are in my prayers. We love you

Katheleen Petrella

August 17, 2009

I was so shocked and sadden to read that Don passed away. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I have such wonderful memories of hanging out with the gang at the Chapman's house and watching Don do his Elvis impersonation! I will miss you, my friend.

Elizabeth, Darlene, Natasha Beam

August 17, 2009

Through the years Don and his family has become part of our family. Lord please watch over this family through their hard time.
We are truely sorry for your lose even though, Don has left this world he will never be forgotten. Our prayer and blessing go out to his Family...
With our deepest condolences
Darlene Beam and Family

Nancy Wagner

August 16, 2009

"God doesn't give you the people you want; He gives you the people you NEED... to help you, to hurt you, to leave you, to love you and to make you into the person you were meant to be..."
Don was one of those people....only good, fun memories.
My thoughts & prayers are with you all.

Margie Campbell

August 16, 2009

Dear Aunt Mary Ann, please accept my condolences. I was so sad to hear of Donnie's passing. I remember my skinny little cousin who along with Rick and my brothers Mike and Tim were planning some kind of mischief. Such great memories.
I am so sorry that I won't be able to attend Donnie's funeral Mass. I wish I could put my arms around you and cry with you. Please know that you and all if my cousins are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am sure Donnie has been welcomed to heaven by Daddy, Grandma, Uncle Chuck Rick and the babies.
Love you
Margie and Rick

Linda and Del Sprague

August 16, 2009

I can't begin to say just how sorry we are at Don's passing. Many fond memories of the Chapman family are embedded in the hearts of our family, the Prices.
May you be comforted by the knowledge that he will always be with you and watch over you, and may the Angels enfold you in their arms as you take this hard but well traveled road.
All our prayers and love to you all,
Linda and Del Sprague

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