Russell D. Coers, Jr., age 75, of Tampico, died Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison.
Russell was born March 8, 1947 in Sterling, the son of Russell, Sr. and Josephine (Price) Coers. He served in the US Army and later was employed at Northwestern Steel and Wire for 34 years until he retired.
He is survived by his three children, DeAnna Schindel of Morrison, Brian (Tara) Coers of Savanna and Russell Lee Coers of Ennis, TX; three sisters, Ann Schlosser of Polo, Donna Schlosser of Tampico and Judy Cox of Rock Falls; one brother, Lester (Sandy) Coers of Savanna; six grandchildren, Ashley (Chris) Barnett, Jennah (Jeffrey) Cody, Lucas (Nichole) Hemminger, Jacob Coers, Ryan Coers and Lily Coers; and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Coers; his parents; and one brother, Gary Coers.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Garland Funeral Home, 115 S. Main Street in Tampico. The funeral will be on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be at Tampico Memorial Cemetery.
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