. Coleman was on the New London City Council for five years, New London Mayor ProTem for two years, a member of the Burge Cemetery Board since 1990, and served for three years on the Henry County Tourism Board. Mr. Coleman organized the New London Historical Group in 1994, and he and his wife donated the Peterson Building on Main Street in New London for the specific purpose of a museum. That building is now Dover Museum. He worked numerous hours working on and for the museum which was granted National Register of Historic Places status. He served as President of the Dover Historical Society from 1994-2005, and still served on the board. Mr. Coleman was a member of the Henry County Genealogical Society, serving as President from 1998-2003; was appointed to the Henry County Preservation Commission, and served as secretary for five years; was a member of the New London Chamber of Commerce since 1990; the New London Trees Forever Committee; the Chicauqua Rockhound Society since 1972, serving as President, Treasurer, and on the Board, In 1980, he and his wife helped organize Geodeland Earth Science Clubs, Inc., serving as President for four years, and with his wife, hosted club shows. He was also a partner in the development of Redbud Estates in New London. Mr. Coleman is survived by his wife of 65 years; two daughters, Joy (Mike) Davis and Sherry (Arlo) Walljasper, both of New London; one son, Bryan (Deb) Coleman of Letts; seventeen grandchildren, forty great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ruth (Leland) Johnson of Hillsboro. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John and Dale; three sisters, Reba Judd, Iris Northrup, and Wanda McDowell; and one infant daughter, Ila. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Elliott Chapel, New London. Pastor Dan Dingus will officiate. Burial will be in Burge Cemetery, New London with military rites by the Henry County Honor Guard. Visitation will begin after noon on Monday, March 21 at the Chapel, with the family greeting friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. A memorial has been established to the Dover Museum in New London.