Robert E. Coon

Robert E. Coon of Elgin Funeral services for Robert E. Coon, 77, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 310 E. Main St., East Dundee. The Rev. William P. Yonker, senior pastor, will officiate. Born March 5, 1926, in Albia, Iowa, the son of S. Burl and Mabel (nee Codner) Coon, he died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, at Sherman Westcourt, Elgin. Burial will be in River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee, following the services. Mr. Coon was a resident of the Elgin area for 52 years and was a longtime member of the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, East Dundee. A veteran, he served in the Army during the Korean War. Bob is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dolores I. Coon (nee Mueller), who he married July 22, 1950; children, Gary (Catherine) Coon of Hampshire, Sharon Zamp of St. Charles, Gregory (Lynette) Coon of Elgin and Robinette (Bruce) Burklow of Hampshire; grandchildren, Jaclyn and Gary Coon, Paul and Ashley Zamp, Bruce Robert, Brittany and Baily Burklow; and a brother, Jerry (Wanda) Coon of Milwaukee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Dolores in 1951; and his brothers, Burl, Monte and Charles. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, at the Miller Funeral Home, 504 W. Main St., West Dundee, and from 9 a.m. until the time of services Saturday, at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immanuel Legacy Fund. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book. For funeral information, (847)426-3436.