1928
2015
Charles E. "Chuck" Coon, a longtime resident of White Lake, MI., died Friday, January 30, in Oxford, MI, after a short illness. He was 86. Born on May 15, 1928, in Detroit, Mich., Mr. Coon is the son of the late Charles J. Coon, a Detroit police detective and Martha Coon. After a two-year stint in the U.S. Army, in 1951 Charles E. Coon married Beverly Rioux, started a family, and began a 40-plus year career maintaining and building racetracks for horse racing. His work took his all over North America and in 2008 he was inducted into the Harness Racing Hall of Fame. Mr. Coon is survived by his wife, Beverly; sons Greg (Lynette) and Dan (Kathy Parker); two daughters, Jeannine Weinschrod (Philipp) and Shelly (Mike) Gambino; grandchildren Peter (Melanie) Coon, Michael (Heather) Coon, Nick (Meghan) Gambino, Megan (Ryan) Reese, Caitlin Cullen and Erin Cullen; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Tom (Denise) Coon and retired trackman Jerry (Audrey) Coon; one sister, Joan (Dan) Deary; and two sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Chuck's memory on Tuesday, February 3, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the Elton Black and Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Rd., Highland, MI. Mr. Coon will lie in state on Wednesday, February 4, at St. Perpetua Catholic Church, 134 Airport Rd., Waterford, Mich. 48327 from 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Graveside services following at All Saints Cemetery, Waterford Twp. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial contributions may be made to the following: the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame (www.harnessmuseum.com) ; Goshen Historic Track (www.goshenhistorictrack.com); or Open Door Outreach Center (www.opendooroutreachcenter.com). Fond memories and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.eltonblackandson.com
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February 4, 2015
Mike Allen
To the family and friends of Chuck Coon,
The Allen Family of Ocala Fl want you to know that we thought Chuck was a master in the building and conditioning of race tracks. Greg and Dan worked along side of him and the fall I worked with them at The Red Mile I really learned a lot. It was a time I'll never forget. Such a bunch of great guys. He even let my wife and son take a ride in the starting gate. What a blast! A lot has changed since the days of Hazel Park.
February 3, 2015
bev, we are praying for you. charles was very kind man and very considerate. sincerely, bill and gloria bookie
February 2, 2015
Carrie Vanderklok
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I know I will treasure my memories of Grandpa Coon.
February 2, 2015
JD
There is nothing I can say to ease your hurt, but you should find comfort in the fact that he was a great man and he wanted to help everyone. he was one of the kindest men I have ever had the pleasure to have known! He will be missed by many! JD Thomas, Colonial Downs
February 2, 2015
Rhonda Burns
Though no words can ease the pain. May you find peace knowing his journey to a better place has just begun.
With Deepest Sympathy, Thom, Rhonda, Heather and Meghan Burns
February 2, 2015
Gail Cunard
Tom and I remember Chuck's friendship and kindness. He was a wonderful colleague and we treasure his memory. He will be missed. Our thoughts are with you Greg and Dan.
February 1, 2015
Ken Shreve
I will always remember chuck for the great stories, which almost always included a family member. We worked in the neighborhood to help people put boats in and out of the lake and to storage, especially those who could not do it them selves he was always willing to help. You will be missed chuck, RIP and peace be with the family.
January 31, 2015
robert kristen
deepest condolences to family. chuck was a great friend and neighbor.
January 31, 2015
Condolences to Dan, Greg and the whole Family. Chuck was a mentor for me. May Chuck rest in peace. Corwyn Greene (Houston,PA
January 31, 2015
Dick Wilson
It was my great fortune to have worked with Chuck when he was a starter track superintendent and a pioneer in building tracks for the runners and the trotters most important I always considered him a good friend and all around good guy He also had a wonder
ful and caring family He will be missed by all. God Blesss
January 31, 2015
Family VonOtten
Our thoughts of comfort and condolences to all the grieving family; to Bev & the children, and to the brothers & sister. May his soul rest in peace.
January 30, 2015
Howie Trainor
My condolences to Greg, Dan and all the family on Chuck's passing. He will be missed.
January 30, 2015
Al & Kendra Casselman
Deepest Sympathy to the family for their great loss of a loved one.
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