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1954
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Charles Coulter Obituary
October 11, 1954 - March 24, 2025
Charles Edward Coulter, 70, formerly of Tulsa, OK, a journalist, author, and historian, passed away March 24, 2025. Visitation 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., KCMO 64124. Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 31, at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church, 5814 Euclid Ave., KCMO 64130. Condolences may be expressed at www.passantinobros.com.
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Mary Ann Altenbernd
March 31, 2025
Expressing my condolences to Isabelle over the loss of her husband, Charles. I enjoyed getting to know Charles through his accomplishments and struggles. Take much care during this time of loss Isabelle.
Larry Luper
March 31, 2025
Working and laughing with “Chaz” every day was a great thing and we are Blessed to have had him in our lives! Incredible and kind man!
Chaz was a great colleague! A great writer too!
Prayers and condolences.✝❤
Rick Gibbins
March 29, 2025
I always found Charles to be kind and engaging on many subjects. We spoke more about Jazz than politics but we pretty much agreed on everything in those two arenas. I will miss him.
Sandy Jones
March 29, 2025
I will miss his Martin Luther King Jr. speeches during Black History Month. Charles was a great orator. Rest well Charles and my prayers are with his family.
Clifton Phillips
March 28, 2025
I know Charles through the Kansas City Star, as so many did. It was impossible to miss his presence in the halls of the old building, the culture of journalism he helped better, and in the pages of the newspaper. We had some things in common, most particularly doing work in journalism while simultaneously engaging in scholarship and teaching. I was always interested in hearing what was on his mind and glad to know he wanted to hear what was on mine. The world is indeed lesser without him, but I hope to long be able to see that awesome smile and hear him laugh.
Angela D Curry
March 28, 2025
A very wise and sincere man who I admired and respected. He was a constant and true lover of journalism and I was honored to know him. RIH my dear friend. Angela D Cirry
Bill Tammeus
March 28, 2025
Charles' death is a terrible loss to the world of journalism and, more broadly, the mind. His mind was full not just of learning but of wisdom, and I was blessed to spend years with him at The Kansas City Star. RIP, friend. May you memory be a blessing.
Miriam Pepper
March 28, 2025
Charles was a delight to work with, a mensch of a man, kind, hard-working, smart and humble. I am sorry I cannot attend the service. Those of us who were lucky enough to know him will hold his memory close.
Cheryl Westra
March 28, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear of Charles' passing. He was a lovely man and helped raise wonderful children. My deepest sympathies Maureen, Michael, and MaryAlice.
DIANNE M WARD
March 27, 2025
DEEPLY SADDENED AFTER HEARING OF OUR BRILLIANT CLASSMATE, CHARLES COULTER'S PASSING. CHARLES WAS MY CLASSMATE. MARIAN ANDERSON, JR. HIGH SCHOOL, AND BOOKER T WASHINGTON CLASS OF 1972, TULSA, OK. HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. MAY GOD BLESS THE COULTER FAMILY.
DIANNE M WARD
BOOKER T WASHINGTON
CLASS OF 1972
March 27, 2025
Isabelle,
I am so sorry to learn that Charles passed away. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved husband.
Love, Julie Nohrenberg
Teresa & John Polito
March 27, 2025
God Bless , Rest in Peace
Craig and Suzanne Sheumaker
March 27, 2025
Charles, Gracious and good-hearted always. We didn't spend nearly enough time with you, but we learned so much from your book.
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