Lucille "Lou" M. Coleman

Lucille "Lou" M. Coleman, 94, Green Bay and Athelstane, went to join her husband, "Mickey" on Thursday morning, November 4, 2021, while surrounded by her loving family. Born November 5, 1926, in Ashland, WI, she is the daughter of the late Herbert and Fern Spears. Lucille married her one and only, LaVerne "Mickey" Coleman on August 16, 1946, when he returned from WWII and he preceded her in death on January 30, 1996. Lou was employed as a nurses aid at St. Vincent Hospital for over 40 years working the night shift. All this time she was also raising her family and working on the family's hobby farm. She was a long-time donor through the Red Cross donating gallons of blood. Lou loved playing cards up north and having lunch with her retirement group.

Lou is survived by four children, Bruce (Nancy) Coleman of Luxemburg, Dixie Coleman of Green Bay, Tracy Coleman of Green Bay, Jeff (Lisa) Coleman, of River Falls; 11 grandchildren, Paul, Craig, Teddy, Rick "Scatter Gun", Sarah Lee, Jenny Jo, Janel (Jesse) LaRock, Cody (Kristin), Chelsy, James (Vanessa) Lasnoski, Melissa (Marshawn) and Jessica; numerous great-granchildren and great-great grandchildren; sisters, Linda (John) Ortman and Ellen Nelson; son-in-law, Ricky Pierquet; sister-in-law and dear friend, Jackie Spears; and her canine companion, Lola.

She was preceded in death by her parents,; husband of 50 years, "Mickey"; two daughters, Roxanne and Melody; grandson, Thomas "Tommy" Collier; two brothers, Jimmy and David Spears; and a son-in-law, Kurt Pansier.

Visitation at Malcore (East) Funeral Home, 701 N.Baird Street, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, from 4pm until the time of the service at 7pm with Pastor Bill Kamke officiating. Lou will be laid to rest next to her husband, "Mickey" on Wednsday in Forest Home Cemetery, Athelstane.

The family extends a special thank you to the caring staffs of St. Vincent Hospital and Unity Hospice.