Keith F. Coleman

December 13, 1951 - August 3, 2011

Keith F. Coleman, 59, Green Bay, died Wednesday Aug 3, 2011 at home with his family by his side after a four year struggle with cancer. He was born in Green Bay, where he lived most of his adult life. He graduated from Kaukauna High School and later got a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked as a contractor for several companies in the area as a machine designer. Keith married Rosemarie Ulmen on Oct. 4, 1974 in Appleton, WI. He embraced life with full force, never wanting to slow down. He was quick with a joke, and always had a story to tell. He took many family vacations, enjoyed golfing, bowling, biking, genealogy, and was the president of the GB Aquarium Society. He was an avid Packers fan and was a gifted photographer. He cherished spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Rosemarie; three children Jonathan Coleman, Carly (Chuck) Puyleart, and Jeannie (Sean) Brown; two grandchildren Leona Puyleart, and Collin Brown; a brother, Kevin (Barb) Coleman; sister Karen (Tim) Verhagen, and many nieces and nephews. He has touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Jirene (Clumb) Coleman; a sister and brother-in-law, Kathy (Matt) Andrews, and father-in-law, Carlton Ulmen. The family will receive friends from 9:30–11:00am on Mon. Aug 8, 2011 at St. Bernard Parish, 2040 Hillside Ln., Green Bay, followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 with Fr. Dave Pleier officiating. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Aurora VLCC and VNA for their kindness and loving care.