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Benny W. Coster
Date Of Birth:July 22, 1929
Date Of Death:February 15, 2010
Service Date:1:00 p.m. Friday
Allen Funeral Home

Benny W. Coster, 80, lifelong resident of Bloomington died on Monday, February 15, 2010 at Monroe Hospital.  He was born on July 22, 1929 the son of Benny and Mary M. (Williams) Coster.  A Army veteran of the Korean War, he worked for over 40 years as an agent for State Farm Insurance here in Bloomington.  He was a member of the Bloomington Life Underwriters Association,  Burton Woolery Post #18 of the American Legion, a 50 year member of Monroe Lodge #22, F.&A.M., Bloomington York Rite, Murat Shrine of Indianapolis, Elks Lodge #446 and Fairview United Methodist Church.

          Survivors include his wife, Doris Coster of Bloomington, children Benny J. Coster and Joni Broton, both of Indianapolis, five grandchildren and his caregiver, Sandra Shelton.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Merrill Coster.

          Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2009 at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old State Rd. 37 with Rev. Curtis Hurley officiating.  Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery.  Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until time of services on Friday at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.


  • From: Joyce Rowland
    Location:Indianapolis

    My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your dad. May our Great God give you His perfect peace at this time and guide you with His gentle hand through the days to come. Enjoy the delightful memories you have of this wonderful man!


  • From: Robert and Babs Brunnemer and Birchler
    Location:Bloomington

    We wish to express our condolence for the loss of Benny.He and I played a lot of golf together at the Country Club.Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.


  • From: Mary & Sharon Masters
    Location:Blgtn, IN

    Dear Coster Family, Benny was such a kind and caring man. We couldn't have asked for a better insurance man. His staff were also caring individuals which reflected on the man he was. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. The Mary Masters Family


  • From: Carolyn Lorenzoni
    Location:East 91st Street Christian Church

    May you find joy in this time together as a family and in your memories even in the midst of sorrow.


  • From: Mark & Bridget  Rogers
    Location:East 91st Street Christian Church

    Our prayer is that you find rest and reassurance in our Lord. Jesus overcame death, and all of us who claim this gift do also. This means your goodbye to your dad is temporary. God bless the Coster family and friends as you mourn his loss!


  • From: Sugg Family
    Location:Fishers

    Blessings to you all.....May God be present and holding you through your valley....Praising God for his promises---we will see Benny again---Whole with body and mind.


  • From: Don and Sue Young
    Location:Gallatin, TN

    Dear Joni, Joe, Kylie and Natalie and extended family, We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was a sweet and talented man. I remember the nice toys he carved for your children. He took such pride in telling us how he made them. We send our prayers. This will be a difficult week. May God be with you in your sorrow and soon replace it with cherished memories. Love, Sue and Don


  • From: Rob & Diane Bussell
    Location:East 91st Street Christian Church

    Ben & Family, We pray that you will be blessed with peace and comfort at this time that can only come from Jesus. He tells us in John 11:25, 26 "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.”


  • From: BJ McElroy
    Location:Bloomington

    My love goes out to you, and your family, Jill. Your Dad was such a nice man. Another loss from the balcony of Fairview, where we all grew up.


  • From: Bill/Judy Wihebrink
    Location:Pendleton IN

    Dear Ben and family, So sorry to hear of the passing of you Father. WE will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. GOD'S BLESSINGS to all! Bill/Judy Wihebrink


  • From: Diana  Smith

    To Benny Coster's Family, In the past my husband Bob(descesed)and I thought of Benny as a good friend and a State Farm Agent. I am sorry for your lost. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Diana Smith


  • From: Roland E. "Bud" Kohr
    Location:Bloomington, Indiana

    I'm a long time friend of Benny. We attended a long time ago Ray Sexton dance class together with fifteen or so other couples. All of us became quite close and still tell the stories from those days when we see each other. I bought my auto insurance from Benny because of that friendship and I visited with him in his office on many occasions. We were GOOD friends and I have missed him since Mike Weston built his new office and Benny was no longer there. I have had a lot of illness myself recently and currently can't walk without pain so I did not come to the funeral home. I do want to convey my deepest sympathy to his family some of whom I worked with years ago. God bless you in this time of sorrow. Sincerely,


  • From: Laura Brown Stolberg

    Benny and Joni, I was sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I was out of town during the funeral, but saw the obituary in the newspapers when I got home and was catching up. Were there any charities that I can make a contribution to in his name? It's never easy to lose a parent. I lost my father seven years ago and I still miss him all the time. I hope you and your families are all well. Sincerely, Laura Stolberg