"Coach" John Alexander, 83, passed away on February 15, 2010.
John grew up in Robinson, Illinois, and attended Lake Forest Academy in Chicago. Following high school he enlisted in the Navy at Great Lakes. He was a World War II veteran.
John graduated from Hanover College, Indiana, with a BS in English. He received his MA from Butler University, Indiana. In 1946, at Hanover College Alex met Eubie Martin, the love of his life. It was love at first sight. What a wonderful journey they traveled.
Alex coached and taught at Mishawaka, East Peoria and Eisenhower. He also coached at Cerro Gordo, Millikin, Warrensburg-Latham and Illiopolis. He coached football over 50 years. Alex loved teaching but football was his true passion. The boys of the many teams he coached were very important to him.
John leaves two daughters and a grandson.
Visitation was held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Friday, February 19, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, funeral services were 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 20, at the funeral home.
Burial was in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard.
The family would like to especially thank Alexs caregivers. Oh, how he will be missed.Memorials may be made to Northeast Community Food Pantry
Herald and Review (Decatur, Illinois)-Thu, Feb. 18, 2010-Page 23
John grew up in Robinson, Illinois, and attended Lake Forest Academy in Chicago. Following high school he enlisted in the Navy at Great Lakes. He was a World War II veteran.
John graduated from Hanover College, Indiana, with a BS in English. He received his MA from Butler University, Indiana. In 1946, at Hanover College Alex met Eubie Martin, the love of his life. It was love at first sight. What a wonderful journey they traveled.
Alex coached and taught at Mishawaka, East Peoria and Eisenhower. He also coached at Cerro Gordo, Millikin, Warrensburg-Latham and Illiopolis. He coached football over 50 years. Alex loved teaching but football was his true passion. The boys of the many teams he coached were very important to him.
John leaves two daughters and a grandson.
Visitation was held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Friday, February 19, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, funeral services were 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 20, at the funeral home.
Burial was in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard.
The family would like to especially thank Alexs caregivers. Oh, how he will be missed.Memorials may be made to Northeast Community Food Pantry
Herald and Review (Decatur, Illinois)-Thu, Feb. 18, 2010-Page 23
"Coach" John Alexander, 83, passed away on February 15, 2010.
John grew up in Robinson, Illinois, and attended Lake Forest Academy in Chicago. Following high school he enlisted in the Navy at Great Lakes. He was a World War II veteran.
John graduated from Hanover College, Indiana, with a BS in English. He received his MA from Butler University, Indiana. In 1946, at Hanover College Alex met Eubie Martin, the love of his life. It was love at first sight. What a wonderful journey they traveled.
Alex coached and taught at Mishawaka, East Peoria and Eisenhower. He also coached at Cerro Gordo, Millikin, Warrensburg-Latham and Illiopolis. He coached football over 50 years. Alex loved teaching but football was his true passion. The boys of the many teams he coached were very important to him.
John leaves two daughters and a grandson.
Visitation was held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Friday, February 19, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, funeral services were 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 20, at the funeral home.
Burial was in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard.
The family would like to especially thank Alexs caregivers. Oh, how he will be missed.Memorials may be made to Northeast Community Food Pantry
Herald and Review (Decatur, Illinois)-Thu, Feb. 18, 2010-Page 23
John grew up in Robinson, Illinois, and attended Lake Forest Academy in Chicago. Following high school he enlisted in the Navy at Great Lakes. He was a World War II veteran.
John graduated from Hanover College, Indiana, with a BS in English. He received his MA from Butler University, Indiana. In 1946, at Hanover College Alex met Eubie Martin, the love of his life. It was love at first sight. What a wonderful journey they traveled.
Alex coached and taught at Mishawaka, East Peoria and Eisenhower. He also coached at Cerro Gordo, Millikin, Warrensburg-Latham and Illiopolis. He coached football over 50 years. Alex loved teaching but football was his true passion. The boys of the many teams he coached were very important to him.
John leaves two daughters and a grandson.
Visitation was held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Friday, February 19, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, funeral services were 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 20, at the funeral home.
Burial was in Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, IL with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard.
The family would like to especially thank Alexs caregivers. Oh, how he will be missed.Memorials may be made to Northeast Community Food Pantry
Herald and Review (Decatur, Illinois)-Thu, Feb. 18, 2010-Page 23
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