Bill Chapman

William (Bill) Martin Chapman, Jr., 93, died Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his home in Edgerton, Wyoming, which he shared with his partner of 15 years, Susan O'Brien. His wife of 58 years, Oma Jean Chapman, passed away on August 22, 2009.

Bill was born in Maud, Oklahoma, July 8, 1931, the son of William Martin, Sr. and Marguerite Chapman. He is survived by his children, June (Joe), Brad (Sandra), Guy (Paula), Marc (Leslie), Curtis (Angie). Grandchildren: Kelby (Kim), Cory (Meg), Tricia (Tim), Chad (Colleen), Billie Jean (Brandon), Jessica. Shawna (Kayson), Will (Bailey), Hannah, Hayley (Joey), and Ashley. Great-grandchildren: Kyler, Carter, Joe, Nate, and Riley, Payton, Paige, and Grace, Riley, (Gus), Bailey (Tony), and Chase, Fynleigh and Prairie, and Cooper.

Mr. Bill is also survived by his partner, Susan O'Brien, and her children, Lorena, Hesus (Yvonne), Jasmine, Jackie, and Tina.

Bill moved to Midwest, Wyoming with his parents and brother, Scott. He finished high school there and met his wife, Oma Jean Creek. He then started his oilfield career while moving through the states of Nebraska, Kansas, and Colorado, finally ending up in the Salt Creek oilfield while living in Midwest and Edgerton. In the early 50's he was drafted into the military and served his time as a paratrooper in the 82nd airborne division at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina during the Korean conflict. He eventually worked into a position to start Chapman Contracting with his sons. They eventually added several other companies. He retired at the age of 80 and kept in touch with his "oilfield cartel buddies" until most of them were gone. Bill's family has been at work in the oil fields for over 100 years and still going.

Cremation has taken place at Newcomer Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time.

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