Dale L. Chapman

Dale Leslie Chapman, 98, of Eureka, IL, formerly of Washington, IL, passed away at 12:50 am on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka.

He was born on August 10, 1924, in Elgin, NE, to Charles and Erma (Graves) Chapman. He married Janet R. Bills on November 11, 1951, in Indiana. She passed away on November 19, 1991. He was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Rex Chapman.

Surviving are three children, Charles (Carol) Chapman of Port Charlotte, FL, Evelyn (Dennis) Riehl of Washington, IL, and Leonard Chapman of Madisonville, KY; four grandchildren, Erik Chapman, Ryan (Rachael) Chapman, Nathaniel (Kristina) Riehl, and William (Cassie) Chapman; and eight great-grandchildren.

Dale was a was part of the U.S. Army 17th Infantry Airborne and was honorably discharged on December 11, 1945. He had worked as a machinist for Caterpillar Tractor Company retiring in 1986. Dale was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Washington.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Washington with Pastor Mike Gallagher and Pastor Jack Wilcox officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 am until 10:45 am at the church. Burial will follow his service at Glendale Cemetery in Washington with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Salvation Army or the Disabled American Veterans. Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington is assisting the family with arrangements. To share a memory or to leave a condolence for his family, please visit www.masonfuneralhomes.com.