Bert E. "Lucky" Coleman
April 16, 1923 — October 23, 2013
Bert E. “Lucky” Coleman, 90, of Marion, died Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, IA. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, by Rev. David O’Connor. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, with a scripture service beginning at 4:00 p.m. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, with military honors provided by American Legion Post #298 of Marion.
Survivors include the love of his life, his wife, Nancy; his children, Ernie (Chris) Coleman, Charles (Linda) Heiden, Renae Norte, Angie (Steve) Climer, Shelli (Bill) Mealman, Maria (Bryan) Arnold, Glaine Coleman, and Cammi Coleman; 22 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Lena Mae Hass.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert Young; three sisters, Bertha, Dorothy, and Hazel; two brothers, Clarence and George; three grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Jayma, and Sarah; and two great-grandchildren, Brantley and Baby Mealman.
Bert was born April 16, 1923, in rural Marion, the son of Bert B. and Mary (Odland) Coleman. He proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII aboard the U.S.S. Wichita. Bert married Nancy McQuown on December 28, 1965, in Castle Rock, CO. He enjoyed going to Donutland for coffee, drawing, and going out to lunch with his buddies. Bert was recently able to participate in an Honor Flight, which he considered a highlight of his life. He WALKED joyfully into the arms of Jesus and will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family in Bert’s memory.
Survivors include the love of his life, his wife, Nancy; his children, Ernie (Chris) Coleman, Charles (Linda) Heiden, Renae Norte, Angie (Steve) Climer, Shelli (Bill) Mealman, Maria (Bryan) Arnold, Glaine Coleman, and Cammi Coleman; 22 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Lena Mae Hass.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert Young; three sisters, Bertha, Dorothy, and Hazel; two brothers, Clarence and George; three grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Jayma, and Sarah; and two great-grandchildren, Brantley and Baby Mealman.
Bert was born April 16, 1923, in rural Marion, the son of Bert B. and Mary (Odland) Coleman. He proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII aboard the U.S.S. Wichita. Bert married Nancy McQuown on December 28, 1965, in Castle Rock, CO. He enjoyed going to Donutland for coffee, drawing, and going out to lunch with his buddies. Bert was recently able to participate in an Honor Flight, which he considered a highlight of his life. He WALKED joyfully into the arms of Jesus and will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family in Bert’s memory.
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