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Harold Coe Obituary
Dr. Harold G. Coe
Apr. 3, 1929 - Jan. 14, 2021
CHARLESTON – Dr. Harold G. Coe, age 91, of Charleston, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. Dr. Coe, a retired Eastern Illinois University professor, taught in the Psychology Department from 1965 to 1990 and served as Department Chair from 1968 to 1974. Previously he was employed as the Director of Employee Selection and Training at the Ball Corporation in Muncie, Indiana.
Harold was born on April 3, 1929 in Manhattan, Kansas, a son of the late Maynard and Marie (Germo) Coe. He had two siblings who preceded him in death, a sister, Marion (Coe) Olsson, and a brother, Maynard "Hank" Coe.
Surviving is his wife of 63 years, Peggy L. (Lounsbury) Coe; his children: Mitch Coe and Mark Coe; and two grandchildren: Jasmine Coe and Angela Coe, all of Charleston.
Harold enjoyed traveling, taking yearly fishing trips to Minnesota and Canada, playing golf at the Charleston Country Club where he held membership, and spending time with his grandchildren.
No public services are planned and memorial gifts in his honor may be made to the EIU Foundation – Donald A. and Marie Rothschild Award and mailed in care of the Neal Welcome Center, 860 West Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920.
Please visit www.adamsfuneralchapel.com to leave condolences for the Coe Family.
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Charles E. Miller, Jr
January 23, 2021
Sorry to hear this about Dr Coe. He was a very gracious person. Worked with him in the same building at EIU. Prayers for all the family.
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Bob and Carol Oetting
January 22, 2021
Peggy we are sad to hear of the death of Harold. We have happy memories of you and Harold at the country club.
Ron and Shirley Anderson
January 22, 2021
Our deepest sympathies to Peggy and the Coe Family. Harold was such a gracious person. We really enjoyed his company and friendship.
Ron and Shirley
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