| 11. | Floyd Robert Chapin  (8.Floyd3, 7.Cora2, 1.William1) was born on 18 Jun 1930 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; died on 10 Mar 2014 in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida; was buried on 17 Mar 2014 in Lake View Memorial Park, Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Other Events:
- Group: Hall Direct Descendant
- Group: Halls of Rehoboth - DNA Family 006
- Obituary: 14 Mar 2014, Naples, Collier County, Florida; Naple Daily News
Notes:
Group:
A person who is a direct descendant of any colonial New England Hall Family
Group:
Descendants of Edward Hall of Rehoboth, Massachusetts (Hall DNA Family 006), and extended and allied families and their ancestors.
Obituary:
Floyd R. Chapin, 83, of Naples, FL, formerly of Oshkosh, WI, died peace fully March 10, 2014 in Miami, FL, surrounded by the love of his family and Pastor Kevin.
He was born June 18, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Floyd and Olga (Hinkel) Chapin.
He was the Postmaster/MSC Manager in Oshkosh, and also serving the Madison, WI and Rockford, IL areas for 17 years. Floyd was a member of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He was also a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. He had served on the Oshkosh City Council for 14 years, Deputy Mayor for two years and Mayor for two years. He also served on the Convention and Tourism Commission, the Police & Fire Commission, the Safety Building Committee and the Oshkosh Cable Television Advisory Commission. Floyd volunteered for the Oshkosh and Naples Police Departments. He served on the Collier County Citizens Corps Advisory Committee for four years and CAC representing District 3. He was instrumental in selecting the EOC site and participated in the building planning. He was a significant supporter of the Sapphire Lakes Community. In 1991, he was instrumental in initiating the governing body of Sapphire Lakes serving on the Presidents Council and Sapphire Lakes Master Association as President and Vice President. He was also a member of Marco Lutheran Church, Marco Island, FL. Many people considered him a strong leader; however few knew the extraordinary people he was acquainted with, who influenced him such as David Brinkley, Congressmen Edward Derwinski and President John F. Kennedy.
Floyd had an outgoing personality that could light up a room with a great sense of humor. He worked hard, however also greatly enjoyed his time relaxing with family and friends. He loved camping and the outdoors. He also enjoyed traveling outside of Wisconsin and Florida, became an avid cruiser and enjoyed visiting a casino from time to time. He spent many hours playing cards with friends and participated in bocce games. He was also an avid Packer, Wisconsin Badger and Cubs fan.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Seefeld Funeral Home on Sunday, March 16, 2014 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., with the funeral service at the funeral home on Monday, March 17, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Ralph DiBiasio-Snyder officiating. He will be laid to rest at Lake View Memorial Park immediately following.
Floyd married S.J. Bauer [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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