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Abraham Coolbaugh Obituary
He was born May 27, 1935, in Wyoming, a son of the late Wilbur and Mary Vandermark Coolbaugh.
He was a Korean War veteran and had earned three medals of honor.
Abe was self-employed as a painter and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Joanne, with whom he enjoyed traveling across country together and spending time with their grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Wilbur, and three infant children.
He is survived by son, Robert and his wife, Teresa, with whom he resided; son, Richard and his wife, Molly; daughter, Lee Klemash and her husband, Andrew; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Emmit, John, Irvin, Jimmy and Florence.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at William A. Reese Funeral Chapel, 56 Gaylord Ave., Plymouth, with the Rev. Anita J. Ambrose officiating. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. until the time of service Friday. Interment will be in Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carverton.
Memorial donations may be sent to the charity of choice.
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Keith Coolbaugh
March 8, 2013
Lee, Rob, and Rickey sorry for your loss of your father. May peace that comes from the memories of loved shared with your father comfort you now and in the days ahead.
LuAnn Angeli
March 7, 2013
Lee and Andy and Family, so very sorry for your loss. Your father and family are in our prayers.
Jean Baun
March 7, 2013
Lee,
Bob and I are are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brenda Andes
March 7, 2013
Lee,
Sorry for your loss.
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March 6, 2013
coolbaugh family sorry for the loss of your father. was so sorry to hear about your dad he was a great friend to me. butch cabrino butchs pocono picks
Robin Wilde
March 6, 2013
Lee,I'm sorry for your loss.May the Love of Friends and Family carry you through your grief..
Molly Rinker
March 6, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Diamond as a middle name seems quite fitting. Hope you and your family have comfort and peace during this time.
Sharon Kreitzer
March 5, 2013
Rest in peace
Sharon Kreitzer
March 5, 2013
Lee, Rob and Rickey so sorry to hear about your dad. He was like family to me . Remember I grew up with him in my life too! Again so sorry for your loss.
March 5, 2013
Rob,
Sorry to hear about your dad.
Maureen Piekara
March 5, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss.
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