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Lynn Roger
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1928 - 2018
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Obituary for Lynn Roger Coay
Lynn Roger Coay, 89, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 4, 1928, the son of Otto Franklin Coay and Hazel Marie (Handlin) Coay.
Roger graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1946. After school, he began working in sales for Coca-Cola Company, eventually working up to become general manger. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and he served faithfully from 1950 to 1952. Upon his return home he married the love of his life on June 1, 1953. He was a member of the American Legion Post 298 and a former member of the Marywood Country Club. Roger was an avid reader and enjoyed finding himself lost in the pages of a good book. He loved playing cards, golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed crossword puzzles and working his mind to stay sharp! He was a wonderful man with a heart of gold and he will be deeply missed by all those he leaves behind.
Roger is survived by his Wife of 65 years - Mary Louise (Shaneck) Coay; Son, Steve (Laurie) Coay; Grandchildren, Sierra Coay and Trevor Coay; Sister, Ruth (Dan) Roberts and Sister-in-law, Doris Coay. He was preceded in death by his parents, Brother, Kenneth Rodney Coay, and Nephew, Kenneth Randall Coay.
A gathering of friends and family will be held at the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service, 375 W. Dickman Road, on Friday August 31, 2018, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
A private family graveside service will be held at the Fort Custer National Cemetery at a later date.
Interment will take place in the Fort Custer National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: American Legion Post 298 or Glenn Arbor Hospice Care.
Roger graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1946. After school, he began working in sales for Coca-Cola Company, eventually working up to become general manger. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and he served faithfully from 1950 to 1952. Upon his return home he married the love of his life on June 1, 1953. He was a member of the American Legion Post 298 and a former member of the Marywood Country Club. Roger was an avid reader and enjoyed finding himself lost in the pages of a good book. He loved playing cards, golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed crossword puzzles and working his mind to stay sharp! He was a wonderful man with a heart of gold and he will be deeply missed by all those he leaves behind.
Roger is survived by his Wife of 65 years - Mary Louise (Shaneck) Coay; Son, Steve (Laurie) Coay; Grandchildren, Sierra Coay and Trevor Coay; Sister, Ruth (Dan) Roberts and Sister-in-law, Doris Coay. He was preceded in death by his parents, Brother, Kenneth Rodney Coay, and Nephew, Kenneth Randall Coay.
A gathering of friends and family will be held at the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service, 375 W. Dickman Road, on Friday August 31, 2018, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
A private family graveside service will be held at the Fort Custer National Cemetery at a later date.
Interment will take place in the Fort Custer National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: American Legion Post 298 or Glenn Arbor Hospice Care.
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