Robert D. Coleman, 79 of Springfield

His funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the United Church of Christ in Springfield with burial in the Springfield Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the family present from 6 to 7.

Robert Duane Coleman, son of Roy and Mabel (Wheeler) Coleman, was born February 19, 1935 on a farm near Springfield, SD. He died Monday, September 1, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Society at Tyndall. Bob attained the age of 79 years, six months and 14 days.

Bob attended Quinn Country School through the eighth grade and graduated from Springfield High School in 1952. He then served in the U.S. Navy from August 31, 1953 to June 9, 1955. After Bob's service to his country, he attended Southern State Teachers College in Springfield for four years, graduating with a degree in business, teaching and coaching.

Bob married Eveyln Fryda on July 27, 1955 at the United Church of Christ in Springfield. One son, Lyle was blessed to their union.

After Bob's graduation from college, he began his career in the banking profession at the Springfield State Bank. He also farmed at this time. After the bank changed ownership, Bob bought Springfield Sanitation and ran it for several years. He also worked for the Community Bank in Avon for several years.

Bob was a member of the United Church of Christ in Springfield.

Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. He loved seeing his son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren.

Thankful for having shared his life are his wife of 59 years, Evelyn of Springfield; son Lyle and wife Theresa of Byron, MN; two grandchildren: Brandon and Hannah; sister, Shirley and husband Mike Roseland, of Springfield; brother, Lyle and special friend Matilda of LaCruces, NM; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Doyle Martin; and sister-in-law, Barbara Coleman.