Linda Diane (Carlson) Coleman

Linda Diane (Carlson) Coleman, 80, went with her Lord and Savior on October 15, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. She was born January 6, 1944, in Salem, Ohio to the late Wilmer “Ike” A. and Gene Vaughn (Souders) Carlson. Linda graduated from United High School in 1962, Kent State University in 1966, then Ohio State University with a master’s in early education. Linda focused her life on education. She pursued a formal elementary teaching career for over 40 years. After retirement, she continued to touch the hearts of students for 8 years in after-school hours elementary tutoring.

 Linda stood strongly with God’s help through faith and His Word; followed by her solid preservation of her family’s wellbeing and best interest; then she clearly defined Patriotism. Her Christian faith was apparent, detailed by her interaction with friends, family, and community. She enjoyed traveling, camping and preserved many memories with photos. Linda loved to spend quality time with family and friends. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed college and professional events on TV. One of her most favorite passions was watching her grandchildren active in sports competition and special events.

Linda has left a loving family: Her husband of 43 years, Alvin “Al” Coleman of Winter Springs, FL; son, Arnold (Katie) Coleman of Winter Springs, FL; daughters, Bonnie (Charlie) Keith of Bloomfield, IN, Shelly Core of Orlando, FL, and Teresa (Chris) Brock of St. Cloud, FL. She was a cherished grandmother to Jack; Ellie Coleman, Kilea Keith, Kirstin (Jake) Gibson, Ashley (Philip) Giedroyce, Bryan and Daniel Core, Briana Brock, Brendan (Sami) Brock, and great-grandmother to 9 beautiful children. She is also survived by her sister, Nancy Carlson of Evanston, IL, and brother, Roger D. Carlson (Kathleen Moreau) of Canton, OH, along with nieces Carrie Iseman and Erin Cosby, and nephew Jason Iseman. Late father-in-law, Virgil Floyd, mother-in-law, Luella Marie (Mann / Metz) Coleman.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday October 25, 2024, at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 214 W. Pike Street, Jackson Center, Ohio. Pastor Kenneth Castor will officiate a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 300 W. Mason Rd., Sidney, Ohio. Burial will follow in Mount Tabor Cemetery, 21611 Gutman Rd., Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895.

In lieu of flowers, please make charity memorial checks payable to: The Linda Coleman Memorial Elementary Education Fund. c/o Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Homes, 214 W. Pike Street, Jackson Center, Ohio 45334. Memorial funds will be used strictly for only funding elementary education 501 (c) (3) tax exempt organizations.

EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME, JACKSON CENTER is honored to serve the Coleman family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.

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