

He graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1962. He received his Bachelor of Science from Illinois State in 1972 and his Master of Business Administration from St. Mary’s College of California in 1984.
He worked as a manager of manufacturing operations for Hexcel Corporation, Brunswick Defense, and Selee Corporation.
He was actively involved in First United Methodist church of Rockwall where he taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. He enjoyed playing golf, card games, and following his favorite Chicago sport teams.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ruth Adams and Donald Cole.
He is survived by his wife Janice Cole and his son and daughter, Ken Cole and Julie Sears, and grandchildren, Amy Sieracki, Cole Wheeler, Lindsey Davis, Emily Cole as well as his sister Sue Bremer and family.
He always enjoyed family gatherings and vacations. Reunions, cruises, and vacations with friends and family created lifetime memories that all will remember.
Family and friends are invited to attend his interment at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery on Friday November 21st at 9:15am. The Memorial Service is at the First United Methodist Church of Rockwall on Saturday November 22nd at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in his honor to the American Cancer Society or the First United Methodist Church of Rockwall.
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