Sincerest sympathy to Frank's family.  I have had the honor of playing my guitar and singing for the folks at Cedarhurst  Senior Living occasionally over the past couple of years,  and Frank was almost always in the audience.  He made it a point to come up after each performance and thank me for coming,  and would say how much he enjoyed it---  and he never failed to ask if he could help carry some of my gear!  I always enjoyed visiting with him.  A real gentleman. May he rest in eternal peace.

I met Frank when I was a caregiver for his Dad ,J.Porter.  After his dad passed I ran into Frank again when I started taking my dogs to the Clinic until Frank retired.  I will forever remember the long vet visits.  He sure could talk and educate at the same time.  I didn’t know he passed until I read the tribute to him in the IT.
Will never forget him or his dad.

So sorry to hear about Frank’s passing.  I was a client of his practice for more than thirty years.  He was a very special person.  I will keep him in my prayers.

My husband Hal and I loved having Frank as our kind and loving vet for over 40 years. He was a wonderful man.

Frank was a friend and classmate in the Class of 1970 at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. We were close as a class and continued to be close through our many reunions over the years. Frank was well liked and respected. I always regarded him as one of the good guys.  Rest in peace, my friend.

Frank was one of my clinic partners in vet school. He was always a good guy. I’ll never forget soon after I moved to California Frank drive down to stay with us the night before flying back to Illinois. It was Frank, his rental car and a huge braid of garlic from Gilroy, CA. We were staying aboard our sailboat that night and didn’t want all the garlic aboard. So, he left it in the car. I suspect Hertz gave that vehicle away. You could barely sit in it the next morning. Frank, I’ll miss our occasional chats. 

Chuck Cohen
Marina Del Rey, CA

Frank was a true gentle, giving man whom i always enjoyed visiting with.  He will be missed. My condolences to Jayson, Linda, Jeff and the entire family.

Dear Coble Family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Dr. Coble was not only a wonderful boss but also a mentor and friend who had a lasting impact on my life. I will always treasure the conversations we shared about life and the future — his wisdom and kindness stayed with me long after the workday ended.
He also touched the lives of my children, and I am forever grateful for the guidance and example he gave them. Please know that he will always be remembered with love and gratitude in our family.
With deepest sympathy,
Monique, Aubrey & Phoenix Sanders

Tom, Linda, Tara and Kimberly Krepel
So many great memories!  I loved him like a brother!  The first time he agreed to come to our house for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner was the best.  We would ask every time his reply would be it’s for family and we would always say you are family!  My girls called him Uncle Frank.  Friends like this only comes once in a lifetime.  Rest in peace my friend!  Forever loved by the Krepel family!
You will meet Tom one more time in heaven ❤️🐶🐶

Dear Jayson and Jeff - Sorry to see this time has come. Frank was a one of a kind, what an awesome friend and conservationist. I sure will miss his presence and laughter. We sure had fun hunting and hanging out at the farms. Franks friendship was a tremendous Blessing. We will meet again my friend!!! 🙏

Frank loved looking around his farms and spending time outdoors. Tons of fun my friend. Tony Snyder

Frank always had fun with a smile where ever he was. I sure enjoyed our time and friendship. Spending time together with Frank and friends is priceless. God Bless you my friend. Tony Snyder

Jayson, So sorry for your loss. We have lost a great friend , and hunting buddy! Our dogs always enjoyed seeing Frank!
Frank and I took many hunting trips together to more than 10 states. Two things surely were going to happen on those trips, Frank would be a “little” LATE and he would have that infectious smile.  Frank loved Life, and it showed! Franks passion for the outdoors and conservation was real. His involvement with the National Wild Turkey Federation was a highlight for him (and myself). We always enjoyed talking wild turkey.
RIP great friend, 
Jack and Debbie Robertson

In 1971 Doc and Frank had an employee at the Coble Animal Clinic who was named Albert Brown. Al was in a difficult home life situation with a severely dysfunctional parent. The entire Coble Family opened their Home to Al and made him one of them. Al lived with them for several months and after getting #3 in the Draft Lottery he joined the Military during the Vietnam War Era. Al is now a retired homeowner who lives in California. Al will always value the help he got from the Coble Family. Although they have been separated by thousands of miles, Al will always hold the Coble family in a Special Place in his Heart.
Albert C Brown.

Dr. Coble’s two kids…that is with four paws.

Frank and I grew up on the same block. We were life long  friends. He treated our labs and birds dogs for almost fifty years. He never looked at a clock when he was treating a dog. He took as much time as was necessary to give the proper care. We would laugh because there times when the girls would open his door and tell him he had patients waiting. Just a great friend and great doctor. We will miss him. Rest in peace. Bill and Arlene Sowle

Heartfelt sympathy, caring thoughts, prayers. Special angel. Peace.

I will forever cherish his caring and compassionate nature and the tears in his eyes  when he helped me say goodbye to my beloved pet. Rest in peace, Dr. Coble.

sure sorry to read about Frank and the animal community will sorely miss him, including one particular dog in Key West and a parrot;  Frank stopped by when he was on a cruise some years ago; as with all of my animals who knew Frank professionally there was an immediate connection---

May Dr Coble rest in peace.  He was a wonderful man and a great employer.  I will forever remember the days working for him in his clinic.  ❤️❤️
Julie Blaise
Employee with Dr Coble

Dear Coble family,

I am saddened to hear of Frank’s passing. 
He had a significant impact on this community. 
I feel grateful to have shared with him in this
wonderful profession of Veterinary Medicine. 
He will be missed by many.

Dr, Coble introduced into our family the gift of Black Labs—who enriched our lives for the past 20 years. We are deeply indebted to him and his extraordinary care. We will miss Frank.

I always admired Dr. Coble for the way he lived his life with  purpose. His skill and enthusiasm for shooting sports, his love of time spent outdoors, and his tireless care for animals showed the depth of his character. He combined knowledge with kindness, and his dedication inspired everyone who knew him. I was grateful for every conversation we shared.

OBITUARIO

Dr. Frank Coble, DVM

5 enero, 1945 – 8 septiembre, 2025

Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center-Springfield

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