Richard D. "Dick" Coon Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard D. “Dick” Coon, 75, lifelong resident of Winchester, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, at the Scott County Nursing Center in Winchester. He was born, Feb. 7, 1942, at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield, the oldest son of Robert and Geraldine Coultas Coon. He married Sandra Oakes. They later divorced. Dick leaves behind five children: Lisa (John) Sauer of Troy, Dick (Laura) Coon of Winchester, Molly (Todd) Lawson of Maui, Hawaii, Katie (Tyler) Chapman, Frisco, Texas, and Bob (Betty) Coon of Troy; nine grandchildren: Nick (Megan), Joe, and Olivia Sauer, Andrew and Alex Lawson, Graham and Adison Chapman, and Brady and Lilly Coon. Also surviving is one sister, Shirley Eddinger of Winchester and two brothers, Reg (Peggy) Coon Winchester, and Randy (Debbie) Coon of Leander, Texas. He is mourned by a large number of extended family, a special friend, Pat Graham, and the family of Kathy Ingram. He attended Winchester Schools, graduated from Winchester High School in 1959 where he played football and was a FFA State Farmer. Dick had been in the fertilizer, elevator, and sandblasting businesses for many years before retiring. He loved his rural home, where he lived for over 50 years, and the many pets he cared for. He also liked to garden. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family. His friends will remember him for his sense of humor and love of life attitude. Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, at the Winchester City Cemetery. The family will greet friends Tuesday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Daws Family Funeral Home in Winchester. Memorials are suggested to the Winchester EMS, Winchester Fire Department, or Scott County Nursing Center.

Richard D. "Dick" Coon

February 7, 1942 - October 8, 2017