ALFRED T. COURSEN Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

MEMORIAL VISITATION: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 2PM TO 3:30PM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME PRAYER SERVICE : SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2017 3:30PM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION OF YOUR CHOICE Alfred T. Coursen, 90 years, of Oak Ridge, NJ, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017. He was born on July 21, 1927 in Franklin, NJ to the late Helen M. (nee Jennings) and the late Fred LaRue Coursen. Alf graduated from Butler High School in 1944 and one year later he proudly served in the US Navy from 1945 to 1947 as a Seaman First Class during World War II. He married Alice M. (neeWhite) in 1952 where they remained residents of Oak Ridge until his passing. Alf worked for JCP & L for more than 25 years. He enjoyed playing baseball all of his life, even coaching the Little League teams in Oak Ridge, NJ. Alf will best be remembered as an avid Mets fan and for his daily bird watching. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Alice in 2001 and his dear sister Edna Coursen in 2010. Alf is survived by his loving children Jeffery T. Coursen, Randy J. Coursen, Terry E. Coursen, Timothy A. Coursen, and Diane M. Gornall; his cherished grandchildren Alaine, Jared, Megan, Sarah, Heather, Kaitlyn, Conner, Crystal, Samantha, Richard, Danielle, Erica, Daniel, and Emily; his adored great grandchildren Faith, Sophia, Brendan, Caden, and Evelyn; many nieces and nephews; his sisters-in-law Fran Carnevale, and Adele MacLeod; his brother-in-law Rudy White and his wife Mary Lou, his sister-in-law Ruth White, and his brother-in-law Ray Nyhuis. Family and friends will celebrate Alf’s life with a memorial visitation from 2pm to 3:30pm followed by a prayer service at 3:30pm on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 (For GPS use 1 Post Place). Final disposition will be private. Memorial donations may be made in Alf’s name to a charitable organization of your choice. Log onto www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com tribute wall to personally post your condolences, memories, photos, and videos, as well as obtaining driving directions to the funeral home.

ALFRED T. COURSEN

July 21, 1927 - September 22, 2017