Kenneth D. Coleman

Sep 25, 1932 – Jan 31, 2007

Kenneth D. Coleman. 74, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan Hospital- All Saints, on Wednesday, January 31, 2007. He was born in Tulsa, OK on Sept. 25, 1932, the son of the late Clyde and Ethel (nee: Sorensen) Coleman. He graduated, with an associate degree, from Galludet University in Washington D.C.. Mr. Coleman was last employed by Davidson Inc of Chicago for over 19 years, retiring in 1994. On June 4, 1960, in Holy Communion Lutheran Church, here in Racine, he was united in marriage to the former Violet Erickson. Mr. Coleman was a 50-year member of the Chicago Typographical Union #16/CWAQ 14408, the Wisconsin Association of the Deaf, the National Association of the Deaf, and the National Fraternal Society of the Deaf, were he served as an insurance representative. Surviving are his beloved wife of 46 years, Violet; their children, Candace (Chris) Brown of Nipomo, CA, Craig (Angie) Coleman of Madison, WI; his grandsons Coleman William Brown, Gavin Erickson Brown and “Baby Coleman” expected to arrive on June 22, 2007; his sisters, Margaret, Betty and Judy. His nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive him. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Elmer, Forrest, Norman, Robert, Dorothy, Treva, June and Ida. His memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 3rd, at Faith Community Church, 215 S. Newman Rd., with Rev. Richard Steinbach officiating. Relatives and friends can meet with the family from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to tour favorite charity.

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Ron Byington says

November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

I want to give you my sympathy of your loss husband . Now he is at home with God s’ care .
Sue Smith says

November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

Violet, I’m so sorry to hear about Ken, he will be missed.

Sue Smith
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