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Benton Coulter Obituary
Born: November 20, 1982
Died: January 16, 2023
Benton Adam Coulter, age 40 of Waterman, IL passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL as a result of a farm accident. He was born on November 20, 1982 in DeKalb, IL the son of Robert and Mary (Millspaugh) Coulter.
Ben was united in marriage on May 17, 2003 to Christi Gentry and they spent the next 19 years happily together. His life's dream was to own his own farm and he was currently employed as a farm manager. Ben was a hard worker, a wonderful husband and father, and a dedicated friend. He was a lifelong scout and was a Cub Scout Master as well as an assistant Boy Scout leader in Waterman, IL which was founded by his grandfather. He was a board member of the DeKalb Corn Fest Committee. Ben enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and camping and was also a talented woodworker and known for his love of animals. He was not a man of many words, but music spoke to him, and he used it to communicate what was in his heart to those he loved. Ben was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and cousin who will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife, Christi Coulter of Waterman, IL; his children, Emily Coulter of DeKalb, IL and Jacob Coulter of Waterman, IL; his parents, Robert and Mary Coulter of Oregon, IL; his siblings, Robert (Lisa) Coulter of Seattle Washington, Charles Coulter of Oregon, IL, and Shelley (David) Lozano of Spring Hills, FL; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Ben was preceded by his grandparents.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Nelson Funeral Home, 1001 E. Garfield St., Waterman, IL. Interment will follow in North Clinton Cemetery, Waterman, IL. Ben would want tractors at his service, and all are welcome.
Friends may visit from 10:00 AM until the Hour of Service on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the Nelson Funeral Home in Waterman, IL.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Coulter family in care of Nelson Funeral Home at 1001 E. Garfield St. Waterman, IL 60556.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or 815-264-3362.
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Katie Zimmermann
January 20, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bradley and Joan Scott
January 19, 2023
Christi, Emily, and Jake, our love for your family runs so deep and we will never forget Ben and the years we were blessed to have known him. All our love and prayers for the Coulter family
Tim & Debbie Kast
January 19, 2023
Christi, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We pray that you will find some comfort in the wonderful memories you made together. You & the kids are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Tim & Debbie Kast
Shawn Lowe & Lurana Bain
January 19, 2023
So very sorry for this loss to the entire Coulter Family
Cindy Wynn
January 19, 2023
Deepest sympathy to Ben's family and friends. May his soul rest in heavenly peace.
Tammy Anderson
January 19, 2023
My condolences to Bob, Mary & family - this is a tragic loss of a wonderful life. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Mary K. Brennan
January 19, 2023
Many fond memories of times together in Scouts. With deepest sympathies,
Mary K. Brennan and family
Mark Whitely and Family
January 18, 2023
To a Dear Friend who I will truly miss. Who loved the outdoors... if it be camping with scouts or going snow tubing. Ben was always ready for the next adventure wherever that might take him. Your friendship will always be etched into my heart. Peace be with you.
Bonnie Diedrich
January 18, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but your special memories of Bens life you will care with you. Sorry for your loss
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