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Donald Lee Coleman, 60, of Russell, Kansas, passed  away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.
Donald was born November 17, 1958 in Russell. He was one of three children born to Robert & Sharon (Jones) Coleman. He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School. He then attended a Vo-Tech College in Wichita, Kansas where he obtained a degree in mechanics. Donald was united in marriage to Tina Raye Grubbs on August 20, 2016 in Russell. They made their home in Russell. Donald worked for the Russell County Highway Department as a Mechanic for over 32 years before his retirement. Before that, he worked at the Ford Dealership in Russell as a Mechanic. He was a member of the 1st Southern Baptist Church of Russell. He was active in the Russell Muzzleloaders Club. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, watching sci fi television shows, watching the Kansas City Chiefs and chocolate. His greatest joy was his children and grandchildren. “PaPa Don” loved spending time and playing games with his grandchildren, especially the Wahoo Board game.
Donald’s surviving family include his wife Tina of the home; sons, Donnie Coleman (Kalena) of Russell, Kansas and Stephan Coleman (Cassie) of Russell, Kansas; daughter, Stacey Holley (Dungan) of Hays, Kansas; step-son, Tom Hinds (Chelsey) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; step-daughter, Lyndie Murillo (Michael) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; mother, Sharon Hilgenberg of Russell, Kansas; brother, Darin Coleman of Russell, Kansas; sister, Connie Koch (Jim) of Russell, Kansas; and 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert.
Celebration of Donald’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, with Rev. Jim Alexander officiating. A Private Family burial of ashes will follow at a later time. The Family will be present to greet friends Tuesday evening from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the 4-H Building – south room. The family requested cremation, so no visitation being held. A Memorial has been established with the Russell Junior Bronco Football Program. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.
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