Ralph Franklin Coolbaugh, III

Ralph Franklin Coolbaugh, III, affectionately known as Lynn, was born on September 12, 1947, and departed this world on June 15, 2022. He was united in marriage to Dawn LeBaron on June 30, 2000.

Lynn is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Coolbaugh and his daughter, Diana Coolbaugh.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Dawn Coolbaugh; his children, Jay and Kate Coolbaugh, Jerry Coolbaugh, Joleen and Brian Burton, April Wagner, Michael and Megan Smith, Thomas and Estella Haviland (special nephew), and Michael and Cindy Plum (bonus son); his mother, Mary Nolan; one brother, Kenneth and Marlinda Coolbaugh; one sister, Patricia and Ted Haviland; his mother-in-law, Ruth LeBaron; fifteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Lynn was known for his willingness to help others, even while battling his own health issues. He was loved by so many and will be greatly missed. If love could have saved him, he would have lived forever.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17, at Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri, with Ken Tombley officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, also at the funeral home. Interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mountain View. Memorial contributions may be made to Missouri Stream Team, make the checks payable to the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation, or donate to the Missouri Department of Conservation. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.