William “Bill” Irvin Chapel, 92, of Lake Wales, Fla., and formerly of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at his home on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013.

Bill lead his life with true integrity and a phenomenal work ethic. As an employee of the Indiana Conservation Department, sales representative, joint owner of C and T Builders and then owner of Kosko Manufacturing, he worked hard and conducted business with impeccable honesty. He also earned his private pilot’s license.

He was extremely interested in local and national political, economic and foreign policy issues. He served as president of the school board, president of the Kosciusko County Welfare Board, director of Kosciusko County Civil Defense, and president of the Kosciusko County Shrine Club.

He was a member of Warsaw Masonic Lodge #73 and Breading’s Cigar Store Breakfast and Lunch Crowd and was active in Indiana Politics. He and his wife, Dolly, started the first Teen Age Republican Club in Indiana. A member of the Indiana University Pershing Rifles, he wanted to serve in the military but was unable to due to injuries sustained in an auto accident. Bill and Dolly shared a love of nature.

Bill is survived by his sister: Carol; his sons: William E. (Rebecca) Chapel, Edwardsville, Ill.; Jerry Michael (Dot) Chapel, Brown County, Ind.; and Patrick Lee Chapel, Vestal, N.Y.; his grandchildren: Kelli (Chapel) Linkis, Dr. Kevin Chapel, Jason Chapel, Tasha Chapel, Geoff Chapel and Neil Chapel; and great-grandchildren: Devin and Danica Linkis and Jaden Chapel.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Irvin and Marjorie Chapel; his sister: Betty Bulla; and his wife: Dolly Chapel.

Funeral services were held this morning at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home with Pastor Herb Schlenker officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, in Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw with Pastor Glen Hall officiating.

To sign the guest register or leave condolences, electronically go to the McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels website.