David V. Coon, age 94 of rural Wingate passed away, at 9:48 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2017 in the Franciscan Alliance Hospital, Crawfordsville. He had been in good health and his death was unexpected. He had resided with his daughter, Lynn, and granddaughter, Jennifer, at his home near Wingate.
David was born in Crawfordsville, December 8, 1922 to the late Clifford and LenaThompson Coon. He married Marilyn Dahlberg, November 11, 1944. They have lived in Wisconsin, Illinois, and moved to the family homestead in March 1965 to take care of his parents. Marilyn preceded him in death, March 30, 2014, after 69 years of marriage.
Surviving are sons David V. Coon II (LuAnn), Robert J. Coon (Margaret), William J. Coon (Joyce), Lynn Larson, Catherine P. Usher (Matthew), 11 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Edith and Alma, who passed in infancy, and a great granddaughter Ava G. Doane.
David and Marilyn had been part of the Left Footed Indians Square Dance Club in Illinois. David had been a 50 year member of the Masons, Order of the Eastern Star, active in the New Richmond Chapter, where he was a Past Patron, and Shawnee Lodge. His membership in the Order ceased due to his health. David had enjoyed his children's activities as they attended school, and also attended as many functions of the grandchildren as possible. He enjoyed attending Special Olympics events to cheer on granddaughter Jennifer. He had worked at Fountain Foundry in Veedersburg. He helped negotiate talks with Union, and avoided first strike in the company's history. He had last worked at Kroger on Darlington Avenue, retiring from the Deli to spend time with his family.
David's family will greet guests 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. with a memorial service at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Alan Groff at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate, Saturday, June 10, 2017. A Masonic Service will precede the memorial service. On July 8, David and Marilyn will be taken from the family homestead to the Oakland Cemetery, where they will be inurned, by carriage with Tymeless Clydesdales. David requested any donations be made to either Montgomery County Special Olympics or Coal Creek Fire/Rescue. Visit us online at www.familyandfriendsfh.com