Obituary for Keith Chapman
Keith D Chapman, 70 years, of Fremont, Nebraska, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, in
Casa Grande, Arizona.
Keith was born May 10, 1952, to Kevin and Maxine (Fredericksen) Chapman in Fremont,
Nebraska. He graduated from Fremont High School, class of 1970. Keith married Linda
Chapman, his high school sweetheart in 1972. The couple resided in Fremont since their
marriage. The last 8 years they have spent their winters in Casa Grande, Arizona. Keith
worked a short time at Christensen Lumber and then 40 years at Valmont Industries in the
Irrigation Department. He worked at the Valley, Nebraska location and made several
international trips for Valmont to help with new plant set up.
Keith served 10 years in the Fremont Volunteer Fire Department (Police Company).
He enjoyed watching NASCAR and was a car enthusiast. Most recently driving his 1955 Chevy
Belair and taking it to area car shows. He enjoyed cooking, smoking and grilling food and
frying about anything. He loved cooking for others and did some catering over the years.
His hobbies included jewelry silversmith, woodwork including jewelry boxes and turning bowls.
He is survived by his wife Linda of Fremont, sister, Marlene (Jim) Bottger of Fremont; brothers,
Dean (Judy) Chapman and Bill (Sue) Chapman of Fremont; Sister/Brothers-in-law, Bonnie
Koons of Casa Grande, Arizona, Sandy (Rod) Greunke of Fremont and Bill (Jacki) Kubik of
Clinton, North Carolina. Nieces and Nephews, Brooke (Taylor) Biggs of Lincoln, Nebraska, Eric
Chapman of Kearney, Nebraska, Alison (C J) Costas, Josh (Brittany) Bottger, Taylor (Chad
Davis) Hanson, of Fremont, Raymie (Jane) Layman of Omaha, J D Layman of Fremont, John
(Abby) Greunke of Avon Indiana, Ryan (Elise) Kubik, Jamie Kubik of Fremont, Stasi Bohl of
Glenwood, Iowa and Jennifer Zwicky of Council Bluffs, Iowa. He is also survived by great
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Jill Chapman.
Memorial Service will be 10:30 A.M., Friday November 18, 2022 at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Rev. Tony Dawson will officiate. Memorial Visitation will be 5-7 P.M., Thursday also at Moser’s. Interment will follow the service at Ridge Cemetery in Fremont. *****Guests are invited to drive their classic cars in the procession. *****
Memorials are suggested to Cedar Bluffs Fire Department or Fremont Rural Fire Department.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave. Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490.
Casa Grande, Arizona.
Keith was born May 10, 1952, to Kevin and Maxine (Fredericksen) Chapman in Fremont,
Nebraska. He graduated from Fremont High School, class of 1970. Keith married Linda
Chapman, his high school sweetheart in 1972. The couple resided in Fremont since their
marriage. The last 8 years they have spent their winters in Casa Grande, Arizona. Keith
worked a short time at Christensen Lumber and then 40 years at Valmont Industries in the
Irrigation Department. He worked at the Valley, Nebraska location and made several
international trips for Valmont to help with new plant set up.
Keith served 10 years in the Fremont Volunteer Fire Department (Police Company).
He enjoyed watching NASCAR and was a car enthusiast. Most recently driving his 1955 Chevy
Belair and taking it to area car shows. He enjoyed cooking, smoking and grilling food and
frying about anything. He loved cooking for others and did some catering over the years.
His hobbies included jewelry silversmith, woodwork including jewelry boxes and turning bowls.
He is survived by his wife Linda of Fremont, sister, Marlene (Jim) Bottger of Fremont; brothers,
Dean (Judy) Chapman and Bill (Sue) Chapman of Fremont; Sister/Brothers-in-law, Bonnie
Koons of Casa Grande, Arizona, Sandy (Rod) Greunke of Fremont and Bill (Jacki) Kubik of
Clinton, North Carolina. Nieces and Nephews, Brooke (Taylor) Biggs of Lincoln, Nebraska, Eric
Chapman of Kearney, Nebraska, Alison (C J) Costas, Josh (Brittany) Bottger, Taylor (Chad
Davis) Hanson, of Fremont, Raymie (Jane) Layman of Omaha, J D Layman of Fremont, John
(Abby) Greunke of Avon Indiana, Ryan (Elise) Kubik, Jamie Kubik of Fremont, Stasi Bohl of
Glenwood, Iowa and Jennifer Zwicky of Council Bluffs, Iowa. He is also survived by great
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Jill Chapman.
Memorial Service will be 10:30 A.M., Friday November 18, 2022 at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Rev. Tony Dawson will officiate. Memorial Visitation will be 5-7 P.M., Thursday also at Moser’s. Interment will follow the service at Ridge Cemetery in Fremont. *****Guests are invited to drive their classic cars in the procession. *****
Memorials are suggested to Cedar Bluffs Fire Department or Fremont Rural Fire Department.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave. Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490.