Douglas Coriell

Douglas Coriell, 70, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:44 AM Monday, January 20, 2014 at Kindred Hospital in Peoria, IL. Doug was born December 19, 1943 in Pekin, IL to Harold and Marie (Luft) Coriell. He married his childhood sweetheart, Jeanne Timke on September 18, 1965. Surviving is: his wife, Jeanne of Pekin; three sisters, Nancy Ostlund of Melbourne, FL, Diane Coriell and Dorothy (Jay) Green both of Green Valley; two sister-in-laws, Kathy Coriell of Green Valley and Jan Thomas of Pekin; one brother-in-law, Allan Timke of Chatham, IL; six nephews, Steve Coriell of New York, NY, Luke Coriell, Wylie (Shelly) Coriell, Jake (Stacey)Green and Noah Green all of Green Valley, IL, Josh (Cara) Green of Washington; three nieces, Cyndi (Kent) Ray of Kemah, Texas, Linda (Vicki Lucas) Fosterand Jeanne Foster both of Pekin; ten great nieces and nephews. Preceding Doug in death were his parents, brother, Leon Coriell and brother-in-law, Mel Ostlund. Doug graduated from Green Valley High School in 1961 and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Bradley University in 1965. Doug taught high school Biology and Physical Education as well as coached at San Jose High School for 20 years. One of the memorable moments of his coaching career was the 1969 Red Devils' success that went 28-1. The small school basketball team was defeated by Spalding in the Peoria Sectional. Upon his father's death, Doug farmed the family farm in Green Valley for 25 years. Doug enjoyed hunting with his Green Valley friends, playing golf every day with the Tremont group, hunting coyotes when the fields were covered with snow with a long time group of hunters, and his morning coffee first with friends in Pekin and then in Green Valley with friends there. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Friday, January 24, 2014 at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Green Valley Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Cemetery Green Valley Cemetery 300 S. Church street Green Valley,IL 61534 Service Friday, January 24, 2014 10:30 AM delete Pekin,IL 61554 Visitation Thursday, January 23, 2014 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM delete Pekin,IL 61554