HAVEN, Kan. (KSNW) Students, teachers and the town of Haven are mourning the death of a beloved basketball coach.
David Chamberlain, a coach many people say went above and beyond for area kids, is being remembered by a lot more than his time spent on the hardwood.
"He was one of those type of people, you'd go right up to them, say how are you doing and he had that gift of gab you might say," said longtime-friend and former coworker Merritt Wright. "I cannot tell you how much he did for the kids in Haven."
The Kansas Highway Patrol said David Chamberlain was driving on I-135 early Thursday morning near McPherson when he rear-ended a motor-home. They said Chamberlain's car then went into the ditch, hit a fence and caught fire.
Chamberlain, 51, was the assistant girl's basketball coach at Haven High School. The district said he coached at the school for nearly 20 years.
"He's been with us a long time and built relationships with students and staff members alike. He cared about the kids that he worked with," said Haven Schools Superintendent Clark Wedel. "Obviously, there's a lot of tears being shed and a lot of upset folks today. In the end, our team and coaches and staff have to put the pieces together and move forward."
"He was a great inspiration as a coach," said Alek Royer.
Alek Royer played for Chamberlain when he coached the freshmen boys basketball team at Haven High School.
"He was just a great role model and great coach and just a pleasure to know him," Royer said.
Chamberlain was also a long-time board member of the city's recreation commission.
"He was always proactive, always giving a kid a chance," Wright said. "We have lost a very important man in this community."
The school district said it will continue to have counselors on hand for students and staff.
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David was born on October 24, 1966 and passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018.
David was a resident of Kansas at the time of passing.
Memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, at the Haven United Methodist Church. There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be sent to either the Haven Rec Program or the Bob Johnson Youth Shelter in care of Ott Funeral Home, Haven.
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David L. Chamberlain, Jr, 51, passed away February 1, 2018. He was born October 24, 1966 in Wichita, KS the son of David, Sr. and Connie Schneider Chamberlain. He worked as a salesman, coached the Haven Lady Wildcats Basketball Team, taught basketball to children over the years, helped with the Haven Recreational Program and was an avid golfer.
He is survived by a son Jared of Wichita, a daughter, Paige Chamberlain of Hutchinson, Debra Blomquist of Salina, his parents David, Sr. and Julie of Champlin, MN, a brother, Chad and a sister Stephanie Chamberlain both of Champlin, MN, a grand doggie, Otis, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, at the Haven United Methodist Church. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be sent to either the Haven Rec Program or the Bob Johnson Youth Shelter in care of Ott Funeral Home, Haven.
David Chamberlain, a coach many people say went above and beyond for area kids, is being remembered by a lot more than his time spent on the hardwood.
"He was one of those type of people, you'd go right up to them, say how are you doing and he had that gift of gab you might say," said longtime-friend and former coworker Merritt Wright. "I cannot tell you how much he did for the kids in Haven."
The Kansas Highway Patrol said David Chamberlain was driving on I-135 early Thursday morning near McPherson when he rear-ended a motor-home. They said Chamberlain's car then went into the ditch, hit a fence and caught fire.
Chamberlain, 51, was the assistant girl's basketball coach at Haven High School. The district said he coached at the school for nearly 20 years.
"He's been with us a long time and built relationships with students and staff members alike. He cared about the kids that he worked with," said Haven Schools Superintendent Clark Wedel. "Obviously, there's a lot of tears being shed and a lot of upset folks today. In the end, our team and coaches and staff have to put the pieces together and move forward."
"He was a great inspiration as a coach," said Alek Royer.
Alek Royer played for Chamberlain when he coached the freshmen boys basketball team at Haven High School.
"He was just a great role model and great coach and just a pleasure to know him," Royer said.
Chamberlain was also a long-time board member of the city's recreation commission.
"He was always proactive, always giving a kid a chance," Wright said. "We have lost a very important man in this community."
The school district said it will continue to have counselors on hand for students and staff.
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David was born on October 24, 1966 and passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018.
David was a resident of Kansas at the time of passing.
Memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, at the Haven United Methodist Church. There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be sent to either the Haven Rec Program or the Bob Johnson Youth Shelter in care of Ott Funeral Home, Haven.
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David L. Chamberlain, Jr, 51, passed away February 1, 2018. He was born October 24, 1966 in Wichita, KS the son of David, Sr. and Connie Schneider Chamberlain. He worked as a salesman, coached the Haven Lady Wildcats Basketball Team, taught basketball to children over the years, helped with the Haven Recreational Program and was an avid golfer.
He is survived by a son Jared of Wichita, a daughter, Paige Chamberlain of Hutchinson, Debra Blomquist of Salina, his parents David, Sr. and Julie of Champlin, MN, a brother, Chad and a sister Stephanie Chamberlain both of Champlin, MN, a grand doggie, Otis, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, at the Haven United Methodist Church. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be sent to either the Haven Rec Program or the Bob Johnson Youth Shelter in care of Ott Funeral Home, Haven.
HAVEN, Kan. (KSNW) Students, teachers and the town of Haven are mourning the death of a beloved basketball coach.
David Chamberlain, a coach many people say went above and beyond for area kids, is being remembered by a lot more than his time spent on the hardwood.
"He was one of those type of people, you'd go right up to them, say how are you doing and he had that gift of gab you might say," said longtime-friend and former coworker Merritt Wright. "I cannot tell you how much he did for the kids in Haven."
The Kansas Highway Patrol said David Chamberlain was driving on I-135 early Thursday morning near McPherson when he rear-ended a motor-home. They said Chamberlain's car then went into the ditch, hit a fence and caught fire.
Chamberlain, 51, was the assistant girl's basketball coach at Haven High School. The district said he coached at the school for nearly 20 years.
"He's been with us a long time and built relationships with students and staff members alike. He cared about the kids that he worked with," said Haven Schools Superintendent Clark Wedel. "Obviously, there's a lot of tears being shed and a lot of upset folks today. In the end, our team and coaches and staff have to put the pieces together and move forward."
"He was a great inspiration as a coach," said Alek Royer.
Alek Royer played for Chamberlain when he coached the freshmen boys basketball team at Haven High School.
"He was just a great role model and great coach and just a pleasure to know him," Royer said.
Chamberlain was also a long-time board member of the city's recreation commission.
"He was always proactive, always giving a kid a chance," Wright said. "We have lost a very important man in this community."
The school district said it will continue to have counselors on hand for students and staff.
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David was born on October 24, 1966 and passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018.
David was a resident of Kansas at the time of passing.
Memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, at the Haven United Methodist Church. There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be sent to either the Haven Rec Program or the Bob Johnson Youth Shelter in care of Ott Funeral Home, Haven.
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David L. Chamberlain, Jr, 51, passed away February 1, 2018. He was born October 24, 1966 in Wichita, KS the son of David, Sr. and Connie Schneider Chamberlain. He worked as a salesman, coached the Haven Lady Wildcats Basketball Team, taught basketball to children over the years, helped with the Haven Recreational Program and was an avid golfer.
He is survived by a son Jared of Wichita, a daughter, Paige Chamberlain of Hutchinson, Debra Blomquist of Salina, his parents David, Sr. and Julie of Champlin, MN, a brother, Chad and a sister Stephanie Chamberlain both of Champlin, MN, a grand doggie, Otis, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, at the Haven United Methodist Church. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be sent to either the Haven Rec Program or the Bob Johnson Youth Shelter in care of Ott Funeral Home, Haven.
David Chamberlain, a coach many people say went above and beyond for area kids, is being remembered by a lot more than his time spent on the hardwood.
"He was one of those type of people, you'd go right up to them, say how are you doing and he had that gift of gab you might say," said longtime-friend and former coworker Merritt Wright. "I cannot tell you how much he did for the kids in Haven."
The Kansas Highway Patrol said David Chamberlain was driving on I-135 early Thursday morning near McPherson when he rear-ended a motor-home. They said Chamberlain's car then went into the ditch, hit a fence and caught fire.
Chamberlain, 51, was the assistant girl's basketball coach at Haven High School. The district said he coached at the school for nearly 20 years.
"He's been with us a long time and built relationships with students and staff members alike. He cared about the kids that he worked with," said Haven Schools Superintendent Clark Wedel. "Obviously, there's a lot of tears being shed and a lot of upset folks today. In the end, our team and coaches and staff have to put the pieces together and move forward."
"He was a great inspiration as a coach," said Alek Royer.
Alek Royer played for Chamberlain when he coached the freshmen boys basketball team at Haven High School.
"He was just a great role model and great coach and just a pleasure to know him," Royer said.
Chamberlain was also a long-time board member of the city's recreation commission.
"He was always proactive, always giving a kid a chance," Wright said. "We have lost a very important man in this community."
The school district said it will continue to have counselors on hand for students and staff.
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David was born on October 24, 1966 and passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018.
David was a resident of Kansas at the time of passing.
Memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, at the Haven United Methodist Church. There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be sent to either the Haven Rec Program or the Bob Johnson Youth Shelter in care of Ott Funeral Home, Haven.
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David L. Chamberlain, Jr, 51, passed away February 1, 2018. He was born October 24, 1966 in Wichita, KS the son of David, Sr. and Connie Schneider Chamberlain. He worked as a salesman, coached the Haven Lady Wildcats Basketball Team, taught basketball to children over the years, helped with the Haven Recreational Program and was an avid golfer.
He is survived by a son Jared of Wichita, a daughter, Paige Chamberlain of Hutchinson, Debra Blomquist of Salina, his parents David, Sr. and Julie of Champlin, MN, a brother, Chad and a sister Stephanie Chamberlain both of Champlin, MN, a grand doggie, Otis, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, at the Haven United Methodist Church. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be sent to either the Haven Rec Program or the Bob Johnson Youth Shelter in care of Ott Funeral Home, Haven.
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