Michael James Chapman was born on December 30, 1945, and passed away in Laramie, Wyoming, on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026.

Mike Chapman was born in Baker, Montana, 39 miles from his hometown of Ekalaka, Carter County, Montana. Parents Terry (Ted) S. Chapman and G. Gladys (Thompson) Chapman welcomed Mike to the family of Juanita M. Chapman (Blankenship) and Margaret A. Chapman (Osborn) to their home. Later, an adopted sister, Annette R. Chapman (Cline), joined the family.