Albert C. “Al” Chapman

86, died on Saturday, May 27, 2017.  He is survived by Joyce, his loving wife of 66 years; his sons, Bruce (Marsha) Chapman, Scott (Jenny) Chapman; his daughters, Deborah (Horacio) Vargas, Joanna Evert, Julie (Randy) Secontine; his grandchildren, Lisa Vargas, Dan (Jessica) Evert, Megan (Alvaro) Rios, Alex (Ana) and Spencer (Haven) Chapman, Jackie, Erin and Bry Chapman; special niece Terry Chapman and special nephew Rick Chapman and many other nieces and nephews.  Al was a member of the class of 1948 from Eastern High School and served in the Air Force Reserves from 1950-1953.  Al graduated from MSU in 1957 with a degree in economics and retired from MSU where served as an administrator in Staff Benefits.  Al believed in community service and was a member of Box 23 and served on the Board of Directors of the MSU Credit union for more than 30 years respectively.  Albert was also a member of Kiwanis, PTA at Elmhurst and Dwight Rich, the Sexton Football Booster club, the Model Cities Board, the clean plate club and delivered Meals on Wheels.  Al and Joyce were a part of a very special tight knit group of lifelong friends that include the Richards, Fowlers, Grinnells, Suskas, Brooks, Baldwins, Lumbergs and Dells.  Al was loved by many and will be remembered for his giving and loving spirit, his sharp wit and wicked sense of humor.  Al will be missed every single day.  Al wanted to tell everyone “see, I told you I was sick.”

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.  His family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels or to the Greater Lansing Food Bank in memory of Albert Chapman.