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1947
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2022
Richard COALSON Obituary
Richard C. Coalson, MD, passed away on February 6, 2022. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southwestern Oklahoma University School of Pharmacy and graduated with honors from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. Coalson completed his three- year residency in Family Medicine at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Dayton, OH. He completed the National Boards in Family Medicine and ranked in the top 3% in the country. Dr. Coalson practiced Family Medicine and Obstetrics for two years before obtaining his board certification in Emergency Medicine. For the next twenty-five years, he was an Emergency Physician at both St. Elizabeth (Franciscan Medical Center) and Community Hospital in Springfield. During this time, he was an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Wright State University School of Medicine. Dr. Coalson was also the Principal Clinical Research Investigator at both Future Health Care and New Century Research Center. Born in Hobart, Oklahoma, on June 15, 1947, he was preceded in death by his brother Raymond, and parents Paul and Janet. Dr. Coalson is survived by his brother Jimmy, 3 sons: Brack, Cam, and Seth, daughters-in-law Heather and Mary, grandchildren Aidan, Gavin, Cate, Ellis, and Isla. A 'Celebration of Life' for Dr. Coalson will take place on April 9, 2022 (Noon-2:30 pm), at Cox Arboretum, 6733 N Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations to https://semperfifund.org and other veteran charities would be appreciated.
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Charles Cook, MD
January 19, 2024
Sorry this is so late, but I just learned of his passing. We were partners when he practiced in Poteau, OK. Sincere condolences to the family. He was a good man.
jerry tiefert
April 7, 2022
So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great member or our little ER gang at St. E's.
Sharon Allen Firebaugh
March 27, 2022
So sorry for your loss. He loved both Ohio and Oklahoma, and his family.
Robin Chadeayne
March 26, 2022
I enjoyed working with Dr Coalsan in the ED At Community Hospital. One of the best I every worked with. He was knowledgeable and kind. I was proud to call him a friend.
Mollie Freiberger
March 24, 2022
It was my pleasure and privilege to have worked with and learned from Dr. Coalson at St. E. I will always remember him as a kind, caring and respectful man. I will also remember him as an intelligent and thoughtful physician. His sense of humor was one of a kind. Rest peacefully Dr. C.
Roger Pacholka
March 20, 2022
You were a great friend, a trusted and highly respected colleague and did so much for so many people. You will be missed and will never be forgotten.
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