Juell Lee Chapman

Juell Chapman, age 89, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and formerly of Bison, South Dakota, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at Regional West Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 13, 2026, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff with Pastor Calvin Chapman officiating. A separate gathering will take place later in South Dakota, and service information will be announced when available. Memorials in Juell’s honor may be directed to the American Lutheran Church, PO Box 326, Bison, South Dakota, 57620, or the Bison Cemetery, PO Box 70, Bison, South Dakota, 57620. The memorial service will be livestreamed and recorded on Juell’s obituary page viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

Juell was born to Howard Robert Sr. and Eva Lois (Basford) Chapman in Lodgepole, South Dakota, in late July of 1936. He was the youngest of four boys and graduated from high school in 1954.

He married his loving wife, Dolores (Larson), on October 22, 1955. Together, they raised their two children, Cheryl and William, in Bison, South Dakota.

Juell was a proud member of his community and worked at the Grand Electric for 31 years while tending to his farm and remaining forever devoted to family. He enjoyed a game of cards around the table with loved ones and watching his family play sports. He could even be coaxed into playing wiffle ball on his 70th anniversary as recently as last summer. He was admired by many and will always be remembered for his benevolence.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Dolores; children, Cheryl (Bob) Majeski and William (Julie) Chapman; grandchildren, Michael (Rhea) Wells, Sara (Bob) Klein, Staci (Tom) DeVore, Derrick Chapman, Michelle (Luke) Whitrock, Mandy (Justin) Eller, and Maddison (Chandler) Gerken; great grandchildren, MacKenzie (Jake), Kylie, Jhett, Taylor, Tyson, Liam, Ander, Kenai, Rohn, Tillie, Mac, Simon and Graham; brothers, Edward (Violet) and Leonard Chapman; as well as many adoring nieces, nephews and cousins.

Juell was preceded in death by his parents; and oldest brother, Howard Jr.