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Dale Patrick Coggins
Born: 4/5/1943
Died: 9/26/2024
Age: 81
Community: Flushing, MI
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Coggins, Dale Patrick, of Flushing, age 81, died Thursday, September 26, at the Lavigne Hospice House of Burton, Michigan. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 25, 2024, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, with visitation at 10 a.m. before the service. Fr. Matthew Bonk will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday, October 24th from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rossell Funeral Home, Flushing Michigan. A time for sharing special stories about Dale will happen at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. If you are comfortable, please feel free to wear gear from Flushing, Holly or U of M as he was their biggest cheerleader.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Vianney Catholic School, (2319 Bagley St., Flint MI, 48504), Flushing Athletic Boosters (5039 Deland Rd., Flushing MI 48433) or Lavigne Hospice Home for Compassionate Care (4085 Lapeer Rd., Burton MI 48509)
Dale was born in Pontiac, MI on April 5, 1943, the son of Evelyn Jean and Charles Coggins. He married Janet Easterbrook on October 4, 1968, at the Presbyterian Church of Flushing. Flushing is where they chose to live together for the following 55 years, raising a family and becoming an integral part of the community.
Dale loved his family very much. As his children were growing up, he and Jan took them on many adventures including multiple trips to Disney World, Washington DC, the beautiful beaches of Michigan and a spectacular 66 day trip around the US visiting relatives and sites of interest for their children. One of his favorite trips was the yearly trip to Oscoda Michigan where family came from Kansas, California and Canada to spend the week together. Dale was all about his family.
Dale was hired in 1964, by the Flushing Community Schools as a life science teacher. Throughout his tenure at Flushing, he taught many classes including; Biology, Honors Biology, Genetics, Health, First Aid and more. He also coached football for several years. In 1982, he became the “Athletic Coordinator” of Flushing High School. For 42 years he supervised athletic events, coordinated ticket sales and workers, helped the Athletic Boosters and enjoyed being one of the Raiders’ biggest fans (even for soccer!) In 2005, he retired from teaching in order to enjoy time with his new granddaughter Emma, and soon to be grandson Bradlee. They attended athletic events with him and loved following “Beepee” around the field. This, along with being the Michigan Wolverines biggest fan, were his favorite pastimes.
Dale is survived by; daughter, Lynnette Coggins; daughter-in-law, Kristy Coggins; grand-children, Emma and Bradlee, sister Kathy (Steve) Hughes; Sister in laws, Margie Coggins, Judy Easterbrook, and Therese Townsend. Several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, special “adopted” children and grandchildren, along with many special friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jan, son, Anthony, his brother George, and his dear friend, Fr. Paul Schwermer.
A special thank you to the Petrowski and Hamilton families who have been so helpful in taking care of him and helping us navigate the challenges of the last year. Also to the amazing staff at Flushing Community Schools that helped him get to that “60” year mark. The family would also like to thank the nurses and doctors at Hurley Hospital and Lavigne Hospice for Compassionate Care for their support and wonderful care.
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10/24/2024 |
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12:00 PM |
| Visitation will be Thursday, October 24th from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rossell Funeral Home, Flushing Michigan. A time for sharing special stories about Dale will happen at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. |
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| Funeral Service |
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10/25/2024 |
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11:00 AM |
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St. John Vianney Catholic Church
2415 Bagley Street
Flint, MI 48504Get a Map to this location...
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Fr. Matthew Bonk |
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