Harold L. Coleman

Jan. 30, 1927- Nov. 11, 2005

Harold L. "Hal" Coleman, 78, of Remington Court, Mishawaka, died Friday, November 11, after an extended illness in the Ironwood Health & Rehabilitation Center, South Bend.

Hal was born January 30, 1927, in Petersburg, Indiana, to John L. and Vesta (Meadors) Coleman, who both preceded him in death. While an infant, his family moved to Mishawaka, and he remained a lifelong resident of South Bend. Hal was a graduate of Central High School and attended the University of Notre Dame. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was honorably discharged.

On July 12, 1947, at Notre Dame, he married the late Dorothy J. Reha. They divorced in 1978. Hal is survived by his devoted friend and companion, Sharon Nickison, who stayed faithfully at his side throughout his recent illness. He is also survived by two daughters, Maureen "Mo" (John) Marnocha of Granger and Sioban (Safa) Saddawi of South Bend; and by six sons, Kevin of Mishawaka, Kelly (Claire), Michael (Cathy), Sean (Kate), Tim (Betsy) and Terry (Kirn), all of South Bend. Grandpa Harold is also survived by 17 grandchildren, Irene Coleman of Woodridge, Illinois, Joanne (Peter) Scott of Washington, D.C., John of Terre Haute, Kelli, Timmy, Molly, Megan, Maggie, Brian, Ian, Casey, Riley, Quinn, Katie and Mitchell Coleman, all of South Bend, Matthew and Sean Marnocha of Granger; and by his new great-granddaughter, Isabella Coleman-Sullivan of Woodridge. Hal is also survived by a brother, John (Connie), and their children, Martin (Sara) Coleman and Sarah (Rich) Woodmansee, all of Indianapolis; and by a nephew, Bill Wright of Florida; and niece, Shelley Wright of Elkhart.

He was also predeceased by a brother, Thomas, and a sister, Margaret Wright, formerly of Elkhart.

Hal retired from Gilbert's Clothing store where he managed their Notre Dame campus operation, and also served as a department head at the downtown store

Source: Newspapers.com

10/26/2024 EJS