- Date Of Birth: April 10, 1940
- Date Of Death: May 22, 2019
- State: Colorado
Wendell is predeceased by his mother Viola Kreft, father Grant Chapman, and step-father Elmer Custer. He is survived by his loving wife Martha Lapaseotes Chapman, son Zachary Alexander Chapman, his brother Duane Custer (Jayne), as well as numerous siblings in-law, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephew, and cousins, all of whom he had a special place for.