MARGARET “MAGGIE” COLEMAN

Margaret Ann Coleman passed from this life on November 5, 2017, following an extended illness. “Maggie,” as she was lovingly known to all who knew and loved her, was born on November 2, 1944, in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, the third of seven children born to Harold and Margaret Coleman.

Maggie graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1962 and spent much of her life in the Fox Valley area. She worked in local businesses before retiring, most recently at Larry’s Piggly Wiggly in Kaukauna in the bakery department. She lived for many years in Appleton, Wi. before moving to Las Cruces, New Mexico, with her long time partner, Rudy Schneider. They returned to Kaukauna in 1988 where Maggie lovingly cared for Rudy in her family home until his death in 2006. Maggie remained at her home while battling the early stages of Alzheimers disease before eventually moving to Matthews of Neenah, a long-term care home, where she resided the last 2 years of her life.

Maggie was a gentle soul who was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. Her quick smile and her gentle sweetness endeared her to all. She was a giving and loving sister, aunt, and friend. She was a caregiver to her younger siblings, her nieces and nephews, and her long time partner in life. She was a willing and kind soul who could be counted on in times of need and gave much of herself to family and friends. She will be dearly missed.

Maggie was preceded in death by her parents, sister Mary Sue (Steve) Huser, and brother Bob (Carla) Coleman. She is survived by her siblings: Pat (Sherry) of Spokane, WA; Kevin ( Rose Welhouse) of Chilton, Wi.; Keith (Patty) of Gilbert, AZ; and Kathy (Loren) Sendek of Trenary, MI. as well as many loving nieces and nephews.