OBIT: Robert Donald COLEMAN, 2007, Somerset, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- COLEMAN, Robert Donald 04/08/07 Daily American Robert Donald Coleman, 84, Somerset, went to be with the Lord April 6, 2007, at Somerset Hospital. Born Aug. 30, 1922, in Somerset, the son of John E. and Iva E. (Rose) Coleman. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Richard, Leo and George Fred "Whitey" Coleman; and sister, Lorene Dodds. Survived by wife, the former Sara Jane Swank, to whom he was married 64 years; sons, Kenneth Coleman, married to the former Evelyn Murray, Waterford, Mich.; Donald Coleman, married to the former Kathy Balough, Friedens; grandchildren, Mrs. Brian (Andreea) Mollette, Waterford, Mich.; Shane Coleman and wife, Barby, Clinton Township, Mich.; Mrs. Larry (Brandi) Patton, Somerset; Kristi Coleman, Friedens; and great-grand-children, Jacob, Amanda and Brianna Mollette; Andrew and Nicholas Coleman. U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, worked as a mechanic for Saylor Motor Co. and later for the former D.W. Rhodes Co., retiring in 1970. Also a member of New Life Assembly of God and was a co-founder of Somerset County Jeep Club in 1964 where he is an honorary Life Member. Friends received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, Somerset, and one hour prior to service 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Life Assembly of God, Friedens. The Rev. Thomas J. Kroll officiating. Interment Weller Cemetery. Contributions may be made to New Life Assembly of God, 1518 Stoystown Road, Friedens, PA 15541 or Somerset "In Touch" Hospice, 223 S. Pleasant Ave., Somerset, PA 15501. Military graveside rites accorded by the Somerset County Honor Guard.www.haugerzeigler.com