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2019
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Roger Coast Obituary
Roger was an amazing artist who's talents lead him around the United States and around
the world. He studied Graphic Design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York.
His career included Promotion Art Director for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Director
of Visual Design for American Greetings Corporation and Professor and Chairman of the
Industrial Design Department of the Cleveland Institute of Art. In expression of his love of architecture, he created a new form of art in his retirement years, framed acid etched engravings of his drawings of city skylines .
Soon these popular engravings became diversified and included travel scenes, professions, and
United States colleges. He displayed his work in galleries and in many art shows.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sara, with whom he shared 65 wonderful years. His son, Steven lives in Colorado Springs with his wife Ginnie. Roger was preceded in death by his son, David, leaving a wife Annette (Anatra)
and daughter Nicole(Johnson). He is grandfather of Acacia Coast, Katie Coast, Will Coast, Chris Coast, Trevor Coast, and Nicole Johnson. He is greatgrandfather of Inara and Sariah Johnson. Family,friends, art and travel dominated his life. He was a volunteer at Metro General Hospital for 35 years drawing children and making them smile.
A memorial service will be held at the Englewood United Methodist Church 700 East Dearborn Street, Englewood, Florida on Sunday January 20th at 3pm.
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for Roger Coast
Sponsored by Chambers Funeral Homes - North Olmsted.
Zachary
September 29, 2023
I love his etchings and collect them. I´m so glad to read about the great life he led.
Greg Supinski
July 12, 2020
Roger's work and personality made me laugh. I discovered him through my parents, my father worked at the Plain Dealer, and my mother was an artist, when I was very young in the late early 1960s and 70s. I have many sketches and his unique engravings in my possession and enjoy them. Than you, Mr. Coast
Donna Apidone
May 12, 2019
I have just learned of Mr. Coast's passing. My mother bought several of his pieces in the 70s (perhaps from shows at Stan Hywet), and I still cherish them. Blessings.
April 6, 2019
I just discovered. Oh, my... I have been a fan of his art since my aunt & I bought prints from WVIZ. A few years ago, I found them and proceeded to discover (& purchase) more prints & such. Everything he created speaks to me. Time to put my collection on the wall!
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Lila McRainey
February 2, 2019
I am so very sorry to hear of Roger's passing. He was an art show "buddy" for over 30 years and we are all going to miss him dearly at the shows. He was the sweetest man and such a character. Love and prayers to the whole family at this time.
John Herrington
February 1, 2019
Mr. Coast was one of my teacher's at the Cleveland Institute of Art back in the late 1990's. I have nothing but fond memories of him as he was a very kind and warm individual with a great sense of humor. Mr. Coast once shared a very funny story with me about coming face to face with his twin. He was vacationing in Fiji and had just eaten a large quantity of banana's. Despite being bloated from eating all of these bananas he decided to go snorkeling. While snorkeling, he dived down and started to swim through a tunnel in the rocks. As he started to enter the tunnel he was startled when he came face to face with his twin...this twin wasn't human...this twin was a seal that apparently looked exactly like him! The seal had lots of white whiskers and a white chin matching his beard and mustache! I will remember this story and the wonderful way Mr. Coast would laugh as he told it for the rest of my life. Mr. Coast was a special man and will be greatly missed.
Kathy rothman
January 24, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family . Roger held a special place in my heart. I will never forget his beautiful smile every time he walked into Perkins in Hudson. Kathy
January 21, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort hear your cries and send peace and comfort your way. Psalms 145:18,19
Isabel
January 21, 2019
It is obvious that Mr Coast's love was felt by all who knew him. May those memories warm your hearts and bring a smile to your faces. And may God's promise at Hosea 13:14 light your pathway to the future. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Barbara Vaughan
January 19, 2019
Roger gave us a piece of his art at the birth of our son. LOVE IS MARK GREGORY
Barbi Coast
January 19, 2019
Roger is the quintessential Muse; the most talented, joyful Much Loved gentle man. With his loving partner Sara by his side, they made friends around the world. His warm and open, joyful and compassionate presence extended to family, friends, school, art shows, animals & pets. I am grateful Acacia & I were included in so much of their lives. Our beach trips will forever live on in my heart. <3<3<3
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Annette Coast-Anatra
January 17, 2019
He is loved beyond measure.
Kimberly Sukalski Klein
January 17, 2019
So sorry to hear about our old neighbor. I remember Roger doing a drawing for me, as a child, and he wrote To a pretty little girl I know. Sincere condolences to the Coast family.
Maureen Mattern
January 17, 2019
So sorry to hear of your loss. We saw Roger at a Kent art fest several years ago. Amazingly he remembered us! We cherish the art you gave us when our first daughter was born. Our love & sympathies to you & your family. Rev. Dr. Perry & Maureen (Early) Mattern (B-W 69-71)
Carrie Brown
January 16, 2019
Sending prayers to the family of Roger. I had the privilege of working with him at CIA. He was a wonderful man.
Anna Cottos
January 16, 2019
Sally and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Roger's passing. What a wonderful man. I hope you find comfort knowing he touched so many lives.
January 16, 2019
May God give your family comfort during this time of sorrow.
January 16, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Alex G
January 15, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May the loving God of all comfort and promised hope strengthen you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 (JW)
Diana Yount
January 15, 2019
So sorry to read of the passing of Roger Coast. He was a regular participant in the Crafts for the Mansion show and much loved by all of us. A very nice man, always with a smile. He will be missed!
January 15, 2019
Sorry for your lost may the God of all comfort be with you at this of sorry james 5 28 ,29,
Jackie Rothstein
January 15, 2019
Loved his work. He will be missed.
January 15, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences losing a loved one is never easy.But our God promise to give you the strength you need to endure and to cope with the pain of losing your loved one.He also premise to hold your hand to hold your every step of the way.
DR
January 15, 2019
My sympathy goes to the Coast Family during your time of grief. Such a well lived and fascinating life will surely be missed by many. You have so many cherished moments and special times to bring to memory and may these memories bring light to your dark world at this time.
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