William “Bill” Irvin Chapel, 92, formerly of 1145 Country Club Drive, Warsaw, died in his Lake Wales, Fla., home on Dec. 16, 2013. He was born to Irvin and Marjorie Chapel and married to Dolly Chapel, who all preceded him in death. He lead his life with true integrity and a phenomenal work ethic. As an employee of the Indiana Conservation Department, sales representative, joint owner of C and T Builders and then owner of Kosko Manufacturing, he worked hard and conducted business with impeccable honesty. He also earned his private pilot’s license. He was extremely interested in local and national political, economic and foreign policy issues. He believed that America was its finest when adhering to the principals of the Constitution. He served as president of the school board, president of the Kosciusko County Welfare Board, director of Kosciusko County Civil Defense, and president of the Kosciusko County Shrine Club. He was a member of Warsaw Masonic Lodge #73 and Breading’s Cigar Store Breakfast and Lunch Crowd and was active in Indiana Politics. He and his wife, Dolly, Started the first Teen Age Republican Club in Indiana. A member of the Indiana University Pershing Rifles, he wanted to serve in the military but was unable to due to injuries sustained in an auto accident. He and Dolly shared a love of nature. They seldom found a flower, tree or bird that together they could not identify. Hours were spent outdoors tending their garden and raising bees. His greatest commitment was to his wife, Dolly. With his own health failing, he lovingly cared for her during her four-year battle with cancer. Surviving are a sister, Carol; three sons: William E. (and spouse Rebecca) Chapel, Edwardsville, Ill.; Jerry Michael (and spouse Dot) Chapel, Brown County; and Patrick Lee Chapel, Vestal, New York; six grandchildren: Kelli (Chapel) Linkis, Dr. Kevin Chapel, Jason Chapel, Tasha Chapel, Geoff Chapel and Neil Chapel; and three great-grandchildren: Devin and Danica Linkis and Jaden Chapel. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Bulla. Services were at 11 a.m. today at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home with Pastor Herb Schlenker officiating. Graveside services are Saturday at 10 a.m. in Oakwood Cemetery with Pastor Glen Hall officiating. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is entrusted with local arrangements. Calling was today from 10 a.m. until service time. ***** Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
