William J. Coleman of St. Louis, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at the age of 82. After several months of declining health, he died at home with his beloved wife Carol.
William “Bill” was born in Old Mines, Missouri on September 2, 1939, to father Bernard Coleman and mother Leiah Coleman. Bill was the oldest of four sons and four daughters. Bill is survived by his loving wife; brothers; sisters; daughter, Cathy Capar and her husband, Brian; daughter, Nancy Keeven and her husband, Gene; daughter, Donna Keeven and her husband, Gary; grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces; nephews and many close friends.
Bill’s work as a Marine Engine Surveyor led him to places all over the world. Although he enjoyed his travels and the friends he made along the way, he found solace in nature. Bill was the most connected to his family when exploring his childhood surroundings in Old Mines. His surviving family will return him to Old Mines for a private burial. Bill requested this burial as a way to be eternally connected to family.
A visitation for Bill is planned for Monday, December 27, 2021, from 4-8 pm. The visitation will be at Kutis Funeral Home, on 52244 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, Missouri. All are invited to attend. The following day Tuesday, December 28, 2021 the funeral will begin at Kutis Funeral Home at 9 am with a funeral procession to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (Imperial) for the celebration of life mass.
People wishing to honor Bill’s lifelong commitment to family and community can make donations to Stray Haven Rescue, P.O. Box 190586, St. Louis, Missouri 63119. Donations are also accepted through their website at strayhavenrescue.org.
You will be missed, Uncle Bill! You are a Coleman legend, leaving behind so many stories & memories. We love you!
You will be missed, Uncle Bill! You are a Coleman legend, leaving behind so many stories & memories. We love you!
We can never take a trip to the river or the woods without recalling stories of Uncle Bill. My goal when packing to go camping is to be as organized as he was. You will always be missed.
We can never take a trip to the river or the woods without recalling stories of Uncle Bill. My goal when packing to go camping is to be as organized as he was. You will always be missed.
I am sorry for the loss of Cousin Bill. He was very good hearted and always supportive to our family. He was loved very much. Wishing that the love of family and friends will help ease your sorrow. We have another angel in heaven. RIP
I am sorry for the loss of Cousin Bill. He was very good hearted and always supportive to our family. He was loved very much. Wishing that the love of family and friends will help ease your sorrow. We have another angel in heaven. RIP
Cousin Bill, thanks for the memories during family gatherings and always the kindest words! My condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you on your final journey to eternity. Rest In Peace!
Cousin Bill, thanks for the memories during family gatherings and always the kindest words! My condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you on your final journey to eternity. Rest In Peace!
Donna, Cathy,Nancy and families, my condolences to you on the passing of your beloved Dad. I know you each hold wonderful memories of your annual camping trip together with him, among many other memorable times. Know I’m thinking about you this coming week.
Donna, Cathy,Nancy and families, my condolences to you on the passing of your beloved Dad. I know you each hold wonderful memories of your annual camping trip together with him, among many other memorable times. Know I’m thinking about you this coming week.
Bill was a wonderful brother. There were 10 of us but two of our siblings died early in their short lives. Bill will be buried between them at St. Joachims at Old Mines. I will miss the harmonizing Bill and the “old Gang” did when we all gathered. So many happy times! He gave me three of the most wonderful nieces an aunt can have and he was always there for all of us through all the chapters of our lives. He will be missed!
Bill was a wonderful brother. There were 10 of us but two of our siblings died early in their short lives. Bill will be buried between them at St. Joachims at Old Mines. I will miss the harmonizing Bill and the “old Gang” did when we all gathered. So many happy times! He gave me three of the most wonderful nieces an aunt can have and he was always there for all of us through all the chapters of our lives. He will be missed!
To my loving Godfather; thank you for holding my hand as I grew. I enjoyed spending our birthday’s together on the farm but most people of all your fun loving spirit that filled the room every time you were around. Thanks for being a protector of mine here on earth as I know you will now continue from above with grandma and grandpa. All my love; your god daughter.
To my loving Godfather; thank you for holding my hand as I grew. I enjoyed spending our birthday’s together on the farm but most people of all your fun loving spirit that filled the room every time you were around. Thanks for being a protector of mine here on earth as I know you will now continue from above with grandma and grandpa. All my love; your god daughter.
Uncle Bill, Ole Paint as most of us knew him. You’ll be missed. I still make visits to your “Alter” when at King’s Mountain. Thanks for the memories, the wisdom and the hunting trips, the camaraderie and the fun. Take care and see you down the road.
Uncle Bill, Ole Paint as most of us knew him. You’ll be missed. I still make visits to your “Alter” when at King’s Mountain. Thanks for the memories, the wisdom and the hunting trips, the camaraderie and the fun. Take care and see you down the road.
Bill was an amazing brother in law. Never once forgot my birthday. He would be the one to wake me up on my birthday to wish me a happy birthday, for the last 31 years. This next year will definitely be an adjustment for me. Such a kind and selfless man who is going to be missed so much. Even though we live in Colorado Bill was a part of our weekly routine. Rest In Peace dear brother in law. We love you!
Bill was an amazing brother in law. Never once forgot my birthday. He would be the one to wake me up on my birthday to wish me a happy birthday, for the last 31 years. This next year will definitely be an adjustment for me. Such a kind and selfless man who is going to be missed so much. Even though we live in Colorado Bill was a part of our weekly routine. Rest In Peace dear brother in law. We love you!