Eugene A. Chappie

Eugene Albert Chappie (March 28, 1920 – May 31, 1992) was a United States Congressman from California. He served as a Republican between 1981 and 1987.

Eugene A. Chappie
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 2nd district
In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1987
Preceded by	Harold T. Johnson
Succeeded by	Wally Herger
Constituency	1st district (1981–1983) 2nd district (1983–1987)
Member of the California State Assembly from the 3rd district
In office December 2, 1974 – December 1, 1980
Preceded by	Leroy F. Greene
Succeeded by	Wally Herger
Member of the California State Assembly from the 6th district
In office December 7, 1964 – December 2, 1974
Preceded by	Paul J. Lunardi
Succeeded by	Leroy F. Greene
Personal details
Born	(1920-03-28)March 28, 1920 Sacramento, California
Died	May 31, 1992(1992-05-31) (aged 72) Georgetown, California
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Paula Di Benedetto ​ (after 1941)​
Children	5
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Rank	Captain
Battles/wars	World War II Korean War

Chappie was born in Sacramento, California. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Army. Chappie was promoted to the rank of captain while serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He returned home to work in agribusiness before serving in the military again, this time during the Korean War.

Chappie entered politics after his tour of duty ended in Korea. He became an El Dorado County Supervisor in 1950. Chappie held this position until his was elected as a Republican to the California State Assembly in 1964. In 1980, he ran for Congress, and he won the first of three terms. In that election, Chappie beat veteran Democratic incumbent Harold "Bizz" Johnson by almost 14 points, becoming the first Republican to represent this vast northern California district since 1942. He was helped by Ronald Reagan easily carrying the district.

He retired in 1987 due to declining health and died on May 31, 1992.