Earnest L. Chapman, 86 years, of Waterloo, IL, passed away on 20 February 2022. He was born 27 November 1935 in Greenup, Illinois, son of the late Harold H., and Vena, nee Warfel, Chapman. He was married on 10 September 1961.
Ernie was a person who loved life and its many adventures. He was also proud of his graduation from the University of Illinois, saying some of his early teachers might be surprised. Following completion of a satisfying and fulfilling career with Merck Pharmaceutical, he and his wife began exploring the world. There were 3 trips to Alaska; viewing the polar bears on Hudson Bay; visiting all 50 states; every province of Canada but one; and a trip to Europe, but the most special trip of all was the one to Australia and New Zealand, his lifelong dream.
Ernie also had a mission and giving heart. He and his wife worked for 25 years with Marriage Encounter United Methodist, holding many leadership positions and especially important, gaining new and lifelong friends. They also worked for 10 years with United Methodist Nomads. Another interest was genealogy and tracing his roots. Because of that, he was a founding member of the Chapman Family Association, dedicated to assisting others find their roots. He was very proud to have been able to be a part of tracing and connecting several with their birth families.
Most important though, was his love for his wife of 60 years, his two sons, two brothers, plus numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was kind and generous and enjoyed pun-type jokes. He might not remember your name but he could tell you where you lived and your job. He never considered you a stranger and would help you or others in any way he possibly could. He will be greatly missed.
Ernie was a person who loved life and its many adventures. He was also proud of his graduation from the University of Illinois, saying some of his early teachers might be surprised. Following completion of a satisfying and fulfilling career with Merck Pharmaceutical, he and his wife began exploring the world. There were 3 trips to Alaska; viewing the polar bears on Hudson Bay; visiting all 50 states; every province of Canada but one; and a trip to Europe, but the most special trip of all was the one to Australia and New Zealand, his lifelong dream.
Ernie also had a mission and giving heart. He and his wife worked for 25 years with Marriage Encounter United Methodist, holding many leadership positions and especially important, gaining new and lifelong friends. They also worked for 10 years with United Methodist Nomads. Another interest was genealogy and tracing his roots. Because of that, he was a founding member of the Chapman Family Association, dedicated to assisting others find their roots. He was very proud to have been able to be a part of tracing and connecting several with their birth families.
Most important though, was his love for his wife of 60 years, his two sons, two brothers, plus numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was kind and generous and enjoyed pun-type jokes. He might not remember your name but he could tell you where you lived and your job. He never considered you a stranger and would help you or others in any way he possibly could. He will be greatly missed.
Earnest L. Chapman, 86 years, of Waterloo, IL, passed away on 20 February 2022. He was born 27 November 1935 in Greenup, Illinois, son of the late Harold H., and Vena, nee Warfel, Chapman. He was married on 10 September 1961.
Ernie was a person who loved life and its many adventures. He was also proud of his graduation from the University of Illinois, saying some of his early teachers might be surprised. Following completion of a satisfying and fulfilling career with Merck Pharmaceutical, he and his wife began exploring the world. There were 3 trips to Alaska; viewing the polar bears on Hudson Bay; visiting all 50 states; every province of Canada but one; and a trip to Europe, but the most special trip of all was the one to Australia and New Zealand, his lifelong dream.
Ernie also had a mission and giving heart. He and his wife worked for 25 years with Marriage Encounter United Methodist, holding many leadership positions and especially important, gaining new and lifelong friends. They also worked for 10 years with United Methodist Nomads. Another interest was genealogy and tracing his roots. Because of that, he was a founding member of the Chapman Family Association, dedicated to assisting others find their roots. He was very proud to have been able to be a part of tracing and connecting several with their birth families.
Most important though, was his love for his wife of 60 years, his two sons, two brothers, plus numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was kind and generous and enjoyed pun-type jokes. He might not remember your name but he could tell you where you lived and your job. He never considered you a stranger and would help you or others in any way he possibly could. He will be greatly missed.
Ernie was a person who loved life and its many adventures. He was also proud of his graduation from the University of Illinois, saying some of his early teachers might be surprised. Following completion of a satisfying and fulfilling career with Merck Pharmaceutical, he and his wife began exploring the world. There were 3 trips to Alaska; viewing the polar bears on Hudson Bay; visiting all 50 states; every province of Canada but one; and a trip to Europe, but the most special trip of all was the one to Australia and New Zealand, his lifelong dream.
Ernie also had a mission and giving heart. He and his wife worked for 25 years with Marriage Encounter United Methodist, holding many leadership positions and especially important, gaining new and lifelong friends. They also worked for 10 years with United Methodist Nomads. Another interest was genealogy and tracing his roots. Because of that, he was a founding member of the Chapman Family Association, dedicated to assisting others find their roots. He was very proud to have been able to be a part of tracing and connecting several with their birth families.
Most important though, was his love for his wife of 60 years, his two sons, two brothers, plus numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was kind and generous and enjoyed pun-type jokes. He might not remember your name but he could tell you where you lived and your job. He never considered you a stranger and would help you or others in any way he possibly could. He will be greatly missed.
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