He was born December 8, 1949 in South Bend, IN to Robert and Margaret Coil. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Military Police.
Bruce was a very religious man and was a member of the Philadelphia Church of God. In his retirement he enjoyed woodworking, especially making birdhouses and lawn decorations.
He is survived by his children, Cassandra Welch-Coil and Eric Thomas; his grandchildren, Aiden, Zoe, and Luke; his companion, Diane Barton, and her children, Stephanie Barton, Aaron Barton, and Stacey Barton; his sister, Cathy; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Doug.
Interment will take place in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. A Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date.
n lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the veteran's organization of the donor's choice.
Published in the Northwest Herald on May 26, 2017
He was born December 8, 1949 in South Bend, IN to Robert and Margaret Coil. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Military Police.
Bruce was a very religious man and was a member of the Philadelphia Church of God. In his retirement he enjoyed woodworking, especially making birdhouses and lawn decorations.
He is survived by his children, Cassandra Welch-Coil and Eric Thomas; his grandchildren, Aiden, Zoe, and Luke; his companion, Diane Barton, and her children, Stephanie Barton, Aaron Barton, and Stacey Barton; his sister, Cathy; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Doug.
Interment will take place in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. A Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date.
n lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the veteran's organization of the donor's choice.
Published in the Northwest Herald on May 26, 2017
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