Submitted by: Dan Rich

Hershel D. Coleman

May 13, 1919 - April 29, 2007

South Bend Tribune 5/1/2007
GRANGER - Hershel D. Coleman, 87, died at 7:10 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2007, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, with his loving family at his side. He was born in Mishawaka on May 13, 1919, to Percy and Ida (Galbreath) Coleman, who preceded him in death.

Hershel married the former Joan Campbell in Mishawaka on August 1, 1959, and she preceded him on January 27, 1995. Mr. Coleman is survived by a daughter, Suzanne Matthys of South Bend; three sons, Thomas D. Coleman of South Bend, James R. Coleman of South Bend and Donald R. Coleman of Lakeville, seven grandchildren, Caren (Toby) Dove, Kevin (Stephanie) Coleman, Ron (Kirsten) Coleman, Todd (Mary) Matthys, Terry (Tracy) Coleman, Ryan (Jessica) Matthys and Angie Matthys; and 10 great- grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Ray Coleman of Seattle, Washington. Preceding him in death were three sisters, Edna Shoemaker, Bernice Raab and Oleita Heflick; and five brothers, Albert, Reevie, Vern, Hal and Cecil Coleman.

Hershel retired from Tyler Refrigeration in 1982 after 27 years and had formerly worked at Studebaker for 12 years. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of American Legion Post #161.

Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m. today, May 1st, in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., and one hour prior to services on Wednesday which will be held at 10 a.m., with Rev. Ervin Mize officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Joseph County, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.