Harold L. Cohee

August 18, 2014

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Harold L. Cohee 91, of Mulberry, Indiana, died at 12:15 p.m. August 18, 2014 at his home. Born August 6, 1923 in Cambria, Indiana to the late Leon & Elsie (Dellinger) Cohee. He married Rebecca G. Rogers on March 14, 1948 and she preceded him in death on October 2, 1994. He then married Elizabeth (Kingery) Sheets on July 18, 1998 and she survives. A longtime Clinton County resident, Harold attended school in Beard and was a 1941 graduate of Michigantown High School. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Air Force, was a T-Sgt on a B-24 Bomber Crew, 736 Bomb Squad 454th Group, was radio operator and gunner, and flew missions from Southern Italy, acquiring 2 purple hearts. Harold was a farmer and was chief mechanic for Farmers Implement in Frankfort, IN. He was a 50 year member and Past Master of the Beard Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed building and collecting clocks, raising and canning his peaches and he loved old cars, tractors.

Visitation and Services

Visitation will be Friday, August 22, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. at Goodwin Funeral Home with a Masonic Memorial Service at 7 p.m. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 23rd at the funeral home. Burial will be in Green Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Clinton County Cancer Fund.

Survived by:

Wife: Elizabeth Cohee of Mulberry, 2 Sons: Carroll L. (Patricia) Cohee of Kempton, Martin N. Cohee of Zionsville, 1 Daughter: Sherrill (Morgan) Carter of Longmont, CO, 1 Step Son: William J. (Yaeko) Sheets of Victorville, CA, 1 Step Daughter: Dena (Michael) Lukasik of Frankfort, 3 Grandchildren: Carissa (Mike Oliver) Carter, Cason Cohee & Derrick Cohee, Step Grandchildren: Nina (Michael) Poersch , Whitney Lukasik, TJ (Courtney) Lukasik, 3 Great Grandchildren: Sera Carter, Macey Ann Cohee and Anderson Allen, Step Great Grandchildren: Michael, Jacob and Christa and Step Great Great Grandchildren: Emilee, Carson, Cayden and Riley. Sister: Phyllis Bates of Frankfort, IN and a Step Brother: Norman Fudge

Preceded by:

His first wife Becky, two brothers: William and Richard Cohee and a step-grandson, James Neal Sheets.

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9 Condolences for “Harold L. Cohee”

  1. Joni August 19, 2014 at 11:40 pm

    Sorry for you loss. He was a great man and always made me smile. It was a pleasure to know Harold and to take care of him in his final days. You will forever be missed.

  2. Becky (Remaly) Frantz August 20, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    I was so sorry to see your father passing, Carrol and Sherrill. My brother Dan and I drove past your old house on Sunday, we are never in that area and we both thought of you and your family there and wondered where you were. I have such fond memories of being at your house as a kid and I know those memories will be a great help in getting you through this time. My deepest sympathy.

  3. Jenny (Camp) Harris August 20, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    Sherrill, Morgan and Cohee family….I never met your Dad, Sherrill, but I do know how hard it is to lose our parents…. I am sure you have many precious memories….know I am thinking of you and your family at this sad time….I will be praying for you as God grants you peace that only he can give. Take care.

    Sincerely.

  4. Chris Taulman August 20, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    Marty please accept my families condolences on the passing of your father. Reading through the obituary I wish I would have known him because it sounds like he was my kind of guy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

  5. Roger Strange August 20, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    Marty, May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.

  6. Carol Becker August 20, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    Praying that God’s promises give you and your family comfort and peace.
    “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” (Ps 116:15)

  7. Margie Cornwell August 20, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    Marty – My prayers are with you and your family. From our many conversations I know that you and your dad shared a special relationship. May he rest well in God’s love.

  8. Kevin Faulkner August 21, 2014 at 1:05 am

    Marty, my sincere sympathy to you and your family during this time.

  9. Ann Wantz August 21, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    Marty ~ You have my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Father. I’ll be keeping you close in thought and prayer during this difficult time. Hugs to you.

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