Michael Coleman

Michael E. ‘Mike' Coleman Sr., 65, died at 8:28 p.m. Sept. 20, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born June 9, 1946, in Columbus to Harold Eugene and Mary Emogene Lansing Coleman, who preceded him in death. On Sept. 30, 1985 he married Linda J. Sudlow, who survives in Lima.

Mr. Coleman was a member of Liberty Chapel United Methodist Church, Lafayette. He was a member of the Gold Wing Touring Association. He enjoyed going to auctions, number 35 at Sargent's Auction, woodworking and refinishing. He graduated from Colonel White High School, Dayton. He had been an auto body painter and had worked for Superior Coach, Mid-Bus and Pepsi Cola.

Survivors also include three sons, Mike Coleman Jr., Pat E. Bolling Jr. and Shelby Coleman; four daughters, Regina Coleman, Monica (Marc) Dulebohn, Janelle Coleman and Lorette (Alex Tellez) Bolling; and 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.