Kennie Coleman - LHS Class of 1953

Kennie L “Pop” Coleman, born November 2nd, 1933, in Ottawa, KS, passed away peacefully November 23rd, 2019 in Leavenworth, KS where he had resided for many years. 
He graduated from Leavenworth High School and took a Truck Driving School at Kansas City Kansas Community College. He was employed for 33 years as a civilian at Fort Leavenworth, KS, and worked several years at Kansas City Kansas Community College before retiring. 
Kennie served in the Korean War and was a life member of the VFW. He was also a member of the U.S. Army Reserve for 27 years retiring as First Sergeant, a member of The Korean War Veterans Association “The Graybeards”, and a member of Aerie #55 Eagles, Leavenworth, KS. 
He married Cindy Coleman in 1992 and they enjoyed many years at their lake house at Lake of the Ozarks, fostering dogs for the Leavenworth Animal Shelter and travelling on many bus trips.
He was preceded in death by his parents Eula and Mabel Coleman and his brother Kohl Lee Coleman.  Surviving are, his spouse Cindy, three sons, Terry Coleman (Sandy), Bonner Springs, KS, Kennie Lee Coleman (Denise), Lansing, KS and Rick Coleman (Susan), Eudora, KS, Sister-in-law Shirley Coleman, Tyler, TX and 10 grandchildren. 
A private burial will take place and memorials can be made to the Harvesters Food Bank.