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Larry Coldwater Obituary
Born: January 30, 1951 in Joliet, IL
Died: October 1, 2024 in Joliet, IL
Larry Lavern Coldwater, age 73 of Elwood, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at University of Chicago Medical Center. Survived by his wife of 26 years Julia Baum-Coldwater, his children Aaron (Stephanie) Coldwater and Anna Coldwater, grandchildren Caroline Coldwater, Tristan Joseph Coldwater, Anthony Jimenez and Arlo Jimenez. Preceded in death by his parents, Lavern Aaron Coldwater (1999) and H. Kathleen Coldwater (2017), and his sister Linda Coldwater Boseo (1982).Larry graduated from Joliet East High School in 1969 and Joliet Jr. College in 1971. He attended University of Illinois- Champaign/Urbana following his time at JJC. Larry was a 6th generation farmer and owner of Coldwater Seed Farm of Elwood, IL, which served the farming community for a total of 3 generations. He was an avid reader and an "armchair scholar" of the Civil War and World War 2. He was also an avid collector of antiques. His deepest passions were farming, family, and friends. Private family services were held however, a memorial service will take place in the near future. In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry's name to Elwood Community Church, 101 S. Chicago St., Elwood, IL. 60421 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org and would be most appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com.
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Doug Miller
October 11, 2024
On behalf of everyone at the Illinois Crop Improvement Association out deepest sympathies for the family and friends of Larry Coldwater. I sampled seed for testing many times for Larry in years past. He was a great seedsman and will be dearly missed. -Doug Miller, CEO.
Farming
October 10, 2024
Larry I could always remember the look on your face when my boss kept sending me to get bags of seed from you. Yet when I came back only about an hour later to get more seed, you had that smile on your face. Could not have farmed without your seeds. Thank you Larry. The whole farming community I gonna miss you. Now you can farm in heaven with your parents. R.I.P.
Dick Tyler
October 10, 2024
Larry and his family are icons of the Jackson Township farming community. My family and the community have always held the Coldwater family in high esteem. We played together on their farm when we were both kids and have always remained close friends. I remember his parents and grandparents. He loved his wife, his children, and farming. The community has lost a good man and experienced the passing of a Jackson Township agricultural icon. Rest in peace, my friend. My sincere condolences to his family.
Tim Hess
October 9, 2024
Larry was a good friend in my early years. His grandfather was my grandfather John Hess friend and neighbor. My dad Ray Hess was Larry's dad Lavernes good friend. Larry was a good friend and I have many good memories with him. Rest in peace my friend. Sincerely Tim Hess
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