Larry L. Chapin, Sr., “Big Chape”, age 69 of Auburn, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln.

Survivors include his children and spouses Larry Lee, Jr. “Bud” and Diane of LaVista; Billy Lee and Megan of Auburn; Crystal Gail and Brian Lavigne of Auburn; Terry and Hannah Jones of Brownville; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Katie Chapin of Nebraska City; siblings and spouses Jim and Joan Chapin of Omaha; Barbara Anderson of Omaha; Linda Stevens of Auburn; Roger and Manna Chapin of North Carolina; LaDonna Etherton of Lincoln; Debbie and Mike Glaser of Oregon; many “adopted” children and grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

A funeral service will be Friday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. at the District 67 Event Center (former Southeast School Building) in Stella.  Family requests casual attire for the service.  Visitation will be at the funeral home in Auburn Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 6:00 to 8:00.    Larry’s body will be cremated following the service, and burial of ashes will be at a later date at Wyuka Cemetery in Nebraska City.  

Memorials are suggested to family choice.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.