Ronald L. Chappell
February 10, 1939 ~ March 22, 2020
Ronald L. Chappell, 81, Indianapolis, passed away March 22, 2020. Ron was born February 10, 1939, in Beech Grove, to the late Walter and Tryphena “Sally” (Cazee) Chappell.
He graduated from Howe High School in 1957, where he was Senior Class President and an outstanding basketball player and athlete. He received an Associate Degree from Indiana Central University and earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Butler University. He was a member of Butler’s basketball team before an injury ended his career.
Ron worked for 9 years at IPS while working part time for the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. He was appointed as a Merit Deputy on June 30, 1960, and during his law enforcement career, he held the ranks of Deputy through Colonel, serving in various capacities. He also received numerous letters of commendation before retiring in 2008.
He will be greatly missed by those who were honored to know him.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Devlin-Chappell; sons, Brandon (Brittney) Chappell, Joe Chappell, Colin (Christy) Chappell, and Ronald (Bridgette) Chappell; daughters, Julie (Rob) Webster, Debbie (Steve) Spickler, Stephanie (Lewis) Warren, and Christina (Mike) Gilley; brother, Thomas Chappell; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation for Ron will be held privately Saturday morning, March 28, 2020, at the O’Riley Funeral Home. The funeral service will also be on Saturday at the funeral home, with burial following at Round Hill Cemetery. Those wishing to participate in Ron’s funeral by watching the service are welcome to do so on the O’Riley Funeral Home YouTube channel: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCrxmCV_sXzQnNTp490g5yCQ. A public celebration of Ron’s life will be held at a later date. www.ORileyFuneralHome.com
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Ron was just a great guy and wonderful to work with. He will be missed by all who knew him. Paul and Pat Commiskey
Very difficult to lose Ron. He was a mentor, leader and one of the best bosses I had during my time at MCSD. It was Ron who among others encouraged me, supported me and he was the person who when I doubted myself convinced me I had the ability to go to college. He gave me significant responsibilities and let me find my way, guiding me down the path. He taught me finance, how to deal with the Council, the art of compromise, grant writing and much more. My success in life has been the result of contact with a few tremendous mentors who believed in me. Ron Chappell was one of the best. He was a brilliant – strategic thinker, and a nurturing soul. He was always found the bright side of things and provided support and assurance when it was needed most. I will miss Ron and but I want Colin and his family to know what he meant to me and many others he helped along the way. Mike Russo MCSD Retired
To honor and respect a man of the badge and a great big heart. R.I.P. Richard Eric Johnson, MCSD Retiref
John Wesseler, MCSD
RIP Ron It was an outstanding experience to work at the MCSD Training Academy, 10th and Post, with you. Condolences to your family and friends…Thanks for the memories
Ron was always a very professional and understanding person. It has been my pleasure to work with him, and follow his guidance. RIP old friend. Robert Wesley- retired MCSD
I waited on Ron at Dunkin Donuts for years he was a very great man my heart goes out to his family My prayers are with all of you Tina Ritchie
Ron was always nice to me in all the years we worked together, sorry for your loss and if I can do anything for the family please call. Jim Eller 317-248-9942