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Taps Dr. Russell Coffey, WWI Veteran The last known Ohio World War I veteran passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2007. Dr. Russell Coffey, who resided in a nursing home in North Baltimore, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the age of 109. At the time of his Death, Dr. Coffey was one of three known World War I veterans still alive in the United States, according to the Veterans Administration. Department Commander Mike Morman, who served as a pallbearer and presented the flag to members of Dr. Coffey's family, represented the Ohio American Legion at Dr. Coffey's funeral on December 22. Pictured above is Commander Morman presenting the Flag to Dr. Coffey's great nephew. In the background is 1st District Historian Karl Betz.