- Richard C. Coston, age 86, life long resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. Richard was born on October 18, 1930, to the late Aubrey "Gene" and Nathalia "Cricket" (Knopp) Coston. On August 14, 1968, he married Mary Kathryn "Kate" (Ashwill) Coston. Richard served his country in the US Marine Corp. during the Korean War. He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal on Nov. 25th, 1957.
Richard retired in 1987, from Delco Remy after 35 years of service. He was a member of Elwood Church of God and attended Cornerstone Community Church. He was a lifetime and founding member of the Elwood Conservation Club, member of the Elwood VFW & Elwood American Legion. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and he and his wife loved to go camping.
Richard is survived by his loving Wife, of 49 years, Kate (Ashwill) Coston of Elwood, Son, Tim (Erin) Coston of Charleston, SC, Daughters, Debbie Frazier, Ginger Wilson, Michelle Wilson, and Shari Coston all of Elwood, Several Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren, Brother, Max (Sharon) Coston of Elwood, Several Nieces & Nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Jack & Lester, and a sister Mary Coston.
Funeral service celebrating Richard's life will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Dunnichay Funeral Home in Elwood, with Pastor Randy Murphy officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with full military graveside rites conducted by the US Marine Corp. and the Elwood VFW American Honor Guard.
Visitation will be Wednesday, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, at Dunnichay Funeral Home
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1930 - 2017 (86 years)
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