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Paul Coder Obituary

Paul Donald Coder, 93, of Wellfleet, passed away on May 2, 2022. Paul was born on Nov. 10, 1928, to Donald J. and Madeline (Mousel) Coder in Avon Lake, Ohio. Paul spent his early childhood on a farm near Orofino, Nebraska. His family moved to a ranch near Wellfleet in 1938. Paul remained a life-long resident of Wellfleet. Paul attended grade school at Opal Springs and graduated from high school at the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis in 1946. After graduation, he attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and then served in the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed in Pensacola, Florida. On June 5, 1951, he married Genevieve Cohen at Saint Mary Catholic Church in Wallace. After Paul's discharge from the service, the couple moved to Wellfleet where they built their home in 1953. Paul was active in the community activities, including Saint William Catholic Church, was a 4-H leader, member of the Wellfleet-Maywood School Board, Wellfleet Community Club, Knights of Columbus, Lincoln County Weed Board and Nebraska Rural Mail Carriers Association. Paul will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Madeline and Donald Coder; grandson, Timothy Schmitz; two brothers, George and Doug Coder; and brother-in-law, Richard Kagarise. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy (Clayton) Schmitz and Mary Kay (Kent) Blackmon, both of Wellfleet; two sons, Michael (Janet) Coder of Wellfleet and Dan (Elizabeth) Coder of Parker, Colorado; one sister, Sue Kagarise of Newnan, Georgia; sister-in-law, Cathy Coder of Lincoln; brother-in-law, Niles Simmons of Wallace; grandchildren, Matt Schmitz of Maywood, Ann Marie (Chris) Blakely of North Platte, Bryan (Kari) Schmitz of Lincoln, Gennilee (Daniel) Woodburn of North Platte, Myka (Gus) Blount of Midland, Texas, Maddie (Chris) Linsicombe of Midland, Paul (Chassity) Coder of Midland, Cara (Micheal) Kavanagh of Lincoln, Allison Coder of Denver, Hannah Coder of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, John Blackmon of Lincoln and Mark Blackmon of North Platte; great-grandchildren, Genna, Ellie and Tim Blakely, Savannah, Mattix and Gabby Woodburn, Carter and Henry Schmitz, Owen and Morgan Kavanagh, Augie and Adeline Blount, Bennett, Blakely and Reese Linsicombe and Callie Cooper. Mass of Christian Burial is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at Saint William Catholic Church in Wellfleet with the Rev. Bernard Kimminau officiating. Burial will follow at Wellfleet Cemetery. Visitation is noon to 7 p.m., with family receiving friends 5-7 p.m., Friday, May 6, followed by Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.
Published by North Platte Telegraph on May 4, 2022.

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Roy Cole

July 26, 2022

Sorry to hear. In our prayers.

Kathi Rouse

May 4, 2022

Heartfelt condolences to Nancy, Mary Kay, Mike, Dan, and families. Paul's was a life well-lived; he was a man so well-loved by family/friends and highly respected by co-workers. His earthly presence is gone, his soul reunited with Gen and precious little Timothy, and his love - stays with you, for always.
My love and prayers are with you all.

Claire Nicholas

May 3, 2022

I was sorry to hear of the death of Paul Coder. He was our faithful rural mail carrier for many many years. He was so nice and had such a pleasant personality. Prayers to the family. RIP, Paul

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