Eugene “Gene” Francis Chapman, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 13th, 2021.

Eugene was born in Abilene, Kansas on November 16, 1933, a son of the late Neva Allison and Charles Chapman.

He was the owner and operator of Telephone Sales and Service in Salina, Kansas for over 20 years.

Eugene is survived by a daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” Lanterman (Bill), of Salina, Kansas; two sons Greg Chapman, of Palatka, Florida; Brian Chapman, of Salina, Kansas; a sister Deloris Willis, of Valley Center, Kansas.

He is also survived by 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild

Eugene was preceded in death by his wife, of 61 years, Marie (Bucklin) Chapman; 4 siblings

Cremation has been chosen with no services planned at this time.

Memorials may be sent to Smoky Hill River Festival, in care of Carlson- Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.