Robert “Bob” Henderson, of Coggon, is turning 102 April 14. Henderson is the oldest resident of Coggon and has a life filled with no regrets and “has lived a good
Coggon Richard Dick Keith Balster, 73, of Coggon, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 8, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a four-year battle with cancer. A private family service will be held. Family will greet friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Coggon Cemetery in Coggon. All guests are respectfully requested to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Dick was born June 23, 1947, at St. John Hospital in Monticello, Iowa, the son of George H. and Mary (Petersen) Balster. He was a 1965 graduate of Coggon School. In high school, Dick played varsity football and was president of the FFA. After graduation, he worked construction for 18 years and was a member of the Carpenters Union 308, but always knew he wanted to farm. Dick bought his first 80 acres in 1968.