Posted on: Pierce Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/PierceObits/10068 Surname: Chapman, Anderson, McLaughlin, Ramlet, Bauerkemper ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, January 12, 1961 Fred William Chapman Fred William Chapman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Chapman was born June 27, 1875 near Baraboo, WI. In 1890 the family moved to Valley Junction in Monroe County. The family later moved to Spring Valley and in 1900 Mr. Chapman married Miss Bertha Anderson. To this union four children, Melvin, Harold, Gladys and Loyal were born. One son, Melvin preceded his mother in death. Mrs. Chapman died in 1911. In 1913 he married Miss Lillian McLaughlin and they made their home in the Elmwood area. Four children, Alberta, Irvin, Clifford and Neil were born to them. In 1940 he moved to Elmwood where he resided for the remainder of his life. He suffered from asthma for many years and about a year ago became seriously ill and was hospitalized but recovered and was able to return home until recently when he was again hospitalized. On January 10 he passed away at Memorial hospital at the age of 85 years and six months. Left to mourn his death are his children, Harold of Menomonie, Loyal of Pomona, CA, Gladys (Mrs. Ted Ramlet) of Route 2, Menomonie. Irvin, Clifford and Neil all of Red Wing. Alberta (Mrs. Roy Bauerkemper) of Route 3, Red Wing; three brothers, John and James of Tomah and Roy of Omak, WA; 18 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren and lots of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. at Rhiel's Funeral Home with Rev. H. A. Pankow officiating. interment was in Spring Lake Cemetery. Contributed by Joe Waddell Link: Pierce County WIGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/>