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Coleman, Raymond 'Dutch' Francis
Raymond “Dutch” Francis Coleman, 95, of Columbus Junction, formerly of Washington, crossed over on Feb. 1, 2011, at Colonial Manor in Columbus Junction following a lengthy illness. Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at Colonial Manor Activities Lounge in Columbus Junction, with services conducted by the Rev. Mary Arnold. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Colonial Manor. Military honors will be conducted by the Wapello American Legion.
Ray is survived by his wife of 73 years, Sadie, of Columbus Junction; daughter, Loretta Prybil and husband Carl of Riverside; and granddaughter, Colette Prybil of Ainsworth.
Memorials have been established for Hospice Compassus.
Online condolences may be sent for Ray's family through the web at
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