Elmer Stafford Coleman
1934—2024

Elmer Stafford Coleman, age 89, of Marysville, Ohio, died peacefully Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.

He was a retired printer from Columbus Coated Fabrics where he worked for 43 years.

A veteran of the United States Army, he served during the Korean War at Fort Benning, Georgia.

Of the Baptist faith, he was born and raised in Martin County, Kentucky. He loved gardening and fishing but especially enjoyed being with his family and friends.

He was born July 16, 1934, in Lovely, Kentucky, to the late Jess and Sadie Romans Coleman. In addition to his parents, he is also predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Lucille Fields Coleman, and four brothers and three sisters.

He is survived by his daughter, Connie (Lee) Froehlich of Marysville; five grandchildren, Jeremy (Jasmine) Froehlich, Tonya Froehlich, Jacob (Kara) Froehlich, James (Tilbi) Froehlich and Valerie (Rob) Murray; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters; and many in-laws and other relatives.

Funeral services will be held at noon, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at Underwood Funeral Home where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Pastor Frank Carl will officiate and burial will be beside his wife at Mount Herman Cemetery in Dover Township where military honors will be conducted by the Union County Military Funeral Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Ohio Alzheimer’s Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com.