“He was a talented, passionate, tough as nails newsman,” the Journal reported.
Cole is survived by his wife, Lois (nee Bremer); their children, Wendolyn Klein, of Columbia City, Indiana, and Kip Sipe (Darlene), of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and grandchildren Veronica, Charlotte, Donovan and Charlie. He also leaves his mother, Betty Cole (nee Stimmel) of Springfield, and brother, Robert W. Cole Jr., of Louisville, Kentucky.
In addition, he is survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert W. Cole as well as his uncle, former Clark County Common Pleas Judge Richard Cole.
Arrangements are being handled by the Busch Funeral Home, Avon.
A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be forwarded to the Avon Lake Public Library Endowment Fund, 32649 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake, 44012