Renate Coleman's Obituary
Renate J. “Renee” Coleman (nee Jager), age 74, of North Ridgeville, passed away Monday, June 27, 2011 at the Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain following a long illness.
She was born in Heilbronn, Germany and had been a resident of North Ridgeville for 45 years. She previously had lived in Cleveland and Maryland.
Renee was a member of the Heights Damenchor Choir for over 25 years and a proud US citizen since 1967. She was also a very proud Oma and great Oma.
Survivors include her children, Lee (Greta) Coleman, Brenda May all of North Ridgeville, Jerry (Becky) Coleman of Brunswick, Kelly Tran of Elyria; and was a 2nd mother to Wesley “Tiny” Kinter; grandchildren, Wesley (Lisa) Coleman, Kurt (Kelli) Coleman, Jennifer Coleman (fiancé, Michael Bahun), Renee (James) Wiseman, Jason May, Taylor Tran; great-grandchildren, Chase, Carter, Karissa, Elijah and Reed Coleman.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Coleman; sister, Annalorie Dechant; and parents, Otto and Elsa Jager.
Friends may call Thursday from 4:00 PM until the time of services at 7:30 PM at the David Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville. Joe Torres will officiate.
Private family burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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