Donald E. Chappel

Donald E. Chappel, 91, of Springboro, OH, passed away Tuesday night, June 16, 2020 at Hospice of Butler and Warren County. Born January 27, 1929 in Kitchel, IN, he was a son of the late Albert and Mary (Hewitt) Chappel. A US Army veteran of the Korean War, Don served from 1951-1953 with the 556th Transportation Heavy Truck Company. He worked as a local route, semi truck driver for 32 years. He and his wife Wanda loved square dancing and, along with being a member of 5 local square dancing clubs, they also traveled to state square dancing conventions. He participated in league bowling in earlier years and enjoyed camping trips with his family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death on July 1, 1994 by beloved wife of 39 ½ years Wanda Lou (Agnor) Chappel; and wife of nearly 20 years Juanita Chappel on June 8, 2020; brothers Ed, Bob and Bill Chappel; and sisters Lucille Wallace and Mary Jane Chappel. Survived by children Connie Gray and husband Mike of Middletown, Karen Bradley and husband Randy of West Alexandria, Carol Chappel of Trenton, and Jeff Chappel of Middletown; grandchildren Mike Brooks and wife Cassie, Sara Gorden and husband Kris, Curtis Chappel, Brooke Chappel and Jennifer Wright; 12 great grandchildren; along with 4 step children and their families. Friends may call on the family from 1:00 - 2:00 PM Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US Rt. 35 - West Alexandria, OH. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM with Chris Jones presiding. Burial will follow at Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Donald E. Chappel please visit our Sympathy Store.