Arthur C. Chapman 1917-2015
Arthur C. Chapman, 97, of Evanston and formerly Highland Park passed away on March 10, 2015 at the Mather in Evanston. The son of Louis Chapman and Regina Giller Chapman, he was a New York native, graduated from NYU and its law school where he was on law review, served in North Africa in World War II and after the war in the reserves in the Judge Advocate Corps of the 5th Army.
After practicing law in New York he moved to Chicago in 1946 where was in practice for 54 years. The impetus for the move was the love of his life, Lorraine Grossberg Wagner, his wife of 69 years. Together they traveled the world, sailed the Caribbean, and made a multitude of friends wherever they went. Arthur was the consummate gentleman, devoted husband and father, tenacious lawyer, and caring humanitarian.
Besides, his wife Lorraine, he is survived by his daughter Louise Chapman Locker and her husband Gershon Locker, son Eliot Chapman, granddaughter Rachel Locker Shalem and her husband Alan Shalem. His beloved grandson Joshua predeceased him.
In lieu of flowers contributions to Chicago Botanic Gardens in Glencoe IL or Anshe Emet, 3751 N Broadway Chicago, IL 60613 would be appreciated. For Info: 847-256-5700
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