Merle Elaine (Schumacher) Coleman

COLEMAN, Merle Elaine, age 72, of Colerain Twp. passed away on November 14, 2015. She was born on April 7, 1943 in Cincinnati to Lawrence and Loraine Schumacher. On June 7, 1969 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Merle married Mike Coleman. Until her retirement in 2009, she was employed as a teacher at St. Aloysius Orphanage. Merle is the beloved wife of Mike Coleman; devoted mother of Chad (Chris) Coleman, Clint (Amy) Coleman, Josh Coleman, and Brandy (Jeff) Knight; 11 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the Avance Funeral Home and Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd., Fairfield, OH 45014. Funeral service will begin at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at www.avancefuneralhome.com