About C. Joseph Coleman
Lived 1923 – 2002 (aged 79). C. Joseph Coleman was an American politician.
Charles Joseph Coleman Sr. (March 14, 1923 – July 26, 2002) was an American politician.
Personal life C. Joseph Coleman was born on March 14, 1923, to parents Daniel and Geneva Coleman in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The family resided in Clare, where Joseph was raised. After completing his primary and secondary education at St. Matthew's Academy in his hometown, Coleman enrolled at Iowa State University and subsequently transferred to complete his college education at Bradley University. Coleman was married twice, first to Katherine Ann Burken from October 1945 to her death in December 1950, and then to Polly Pflanz from January 1954. Joseph Coleman had three sons, C. Joseph Jr. Kerry, and Kevin Gerard. A grandson, C. Joseph III and known as Joey, is a motivational speaker. C. Joseph Coleman died at the age of 79, on July 26, 2002.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in C. Joseph Coleman's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped C. Joseph Coleman's
Frequently asked questions
Who was C. Joseph Coleman?
American politician
When was C. Joseph Coleman born?
C. Joseph Coleman was born on 14 March 1923 in Fort Dodge.
When did C. Joseph Coleman die?
C. Joseph Coleman died on 26 July 2002.
What was C. Joseph Coleman's occupation?
C. Joseph Coleman was a politician.
What nationality was C. Joseph Coleman?
C. Joseph Coleman was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: C. Joseph Coleman
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). C. Joseph Coleman. https://biography.guide/c-joseph-coleman/
MLA: "C. Joseph Coleman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/c-joseph-coleman/.
Chicago: "C. Joseph Coleman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/c-joseph-coleman/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:31 UTC