Robert Coil

ALBION — Robert G. "Bob" Coil, 83, of Albion, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at North Ridge Village Nursing Home in Albion.
He was born on May 8, 1933, in Garrett to Harold and Dona (Marker) Coil. Bob was raised by his grandparents, Ted and Fannie Marker, and graduated from Avilla High School in 1951. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, stationed in Germany during the Korean War. Following his military service, he married Helen Elser on July 13, 1957. She survives.
He worked at Dana Corporation as a machinist for 32 years, retiring in 1994. He had many hobbies, including fishing, woodworking, gardening, jigsaw puzzles, scuba diving, and was a race car driver at many local race tracks. Bob was a 60-year member of the Albion American Legion Post #246 and VFW Wolf Lake Post.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Coil of Albion; and brothers Dennis (Alberta) Coil of Albion and James Coil of Muncie.
He was preceded in death by his son, David Coil, in 2007; a sister, Margaret Hosler; and a brother, Harold Coil.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 706 N. Orange St., Albion, with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Bret Frymier will officiate.
Visitation also will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2017, at Harper Funeral Home, Albion Chapel, 771 Trail Ridge Road, Albion.
Burial with military honors will be in Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell.
Memorial contributions in Bob's name may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, or American Legion Post #246.
To leave online condolences, visit www.harperfuneralhomes.com.