Loren D. Chelleen
October 17, 2013
Loren Chelleen, 84, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013. He was born February 13, 1929, to Tille and Charles Chelleen in Renton, Washington.
He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Chelleen; daughter, Deb Mendenhall of Des Moines; sons, Greg (Mary) Chelleen of Des Moines and Mark (Shirley) Chelleen of Urbandale; as well as eight grandchildren, Mike, Mark, Matt, Ashley, Stephanie, Brandon, Brad, and Adam; and one great-grandchild, Emmy. Loren was preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside Burial of Cremated Remains will be held, 2:40 p.m., Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at Mitchellville Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., at Hamilton’s Mitchellville Funeral Home, 303 Center Avenue. S., Mitchellville, IA.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Foundation in loving memory of Loren.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Roger Bauer
11/03/2013
I learned with great sadness this day of coach Cheleen`s passing, He was a great man and a very fine teacher of the sport and sportsmanship of Baseball, Thanks coach. 77-79
Beth Freerksen
10/24/2013
My thoughts are with the family and friends of Coach Chelleen. I always remember him as a kind and honorable teacher. Please know that he touched many lives in such a wonderful way.
Rod Russell
10/24/2013
So sorry to hear about Loren's passing. I was on Loren's football officiating crew. your family is in my prayers!
Theresa Bruce
10/22/2013
I would like to send my condolences to the Chelleen family, I was a basketball and track runner at Tech and graduated in 1982, I'll never forget his positive attitude and making a athlete feel like they
could do and accomplish anything, may God bless your family.
Gaylynn Roach (Bruce)
10/22/2013
My sympathies to the Chelleen family. Coach Chelleen brings back a lot of good memories for me at Tech High. Always had kind words of encouragement!! The family will be in my prayers!
Pamela Johnson
10/22/2013
I would like to say how sorry I am to hear that Mr. (Coach) Chellen has passed. I was a player with him at Des Moines Technical High School. I enjoyed his enthusiasm, dedication and how he made it so enjoyable. He will be missed greatly; not just for coaching but because he was such a wonderful individual. May God keep your family during this difficult time.
Bill an Carolyn Chelleen
10/21/2013
Our sympathy to Loren's family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Carolyn Chelleen and family
Ted Mercer, Tech High Class of 1982
10/21/2013
Deepest sympathies to the Chelleen family.
I was a member of the senior class on Coach Chelleen's last baseball team at Tech High in 1982.
My teammates and I really appreciated Coach and his love and enthusiasm for coaching baseball and working with our team. There's no doubt we caused Coach a few headaches back in the day, but he was always there for us the next day with a positive attitude and an encouraging word.
Almost all of the ten seniors from the 1982 team still stay in touch on a regular basis & we've all connected today with heavy hearts since hearing the news about Coach.
Our hope is that the Chelleen family find peace in this time of sadness. Please accept our most sincere condolences.
Peace be with all of you.
Ted Mercer
(On behalf of the Tech High Baseball Class of '82: Sebastian Allen, Loren Been, Bob Brown, Jerry Burnes, Mike Carr, Curt Johnson, Gus Revita, Jeff Rotert & Ron Walker)
Donna (Baltzley) Anderson
10/21/2013
My deepest condolences to all of you. I, so remember Mr. Chelleen as one of my teachers at Tech High (Class of 1977), and have never forgot the compassion he had for teaching his students. May he rest in peace and each of you be given strength as you cope during this difficult time. You will remain in my prayers for comfort and strength.
Diane Gladson
10/21/2013
Deb and family - So sorry for your loss, prayers your way...
Vicky Simbro (Class President 1975 DMTech High Sch
10/21/2013
From the class of 1975 at DM Tech, To Greg and family, our thoughts and prayers to all of you during this difficult time. May you find strength in all your wonderful memories of Mr. Chelleen, I have many from our time at Tech High School.
Joni McConnell
10/20/2013
To Mark and family - You are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.