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Charles Coffman Obituary
Charlie was born near Lafayette on June 22, 1924. He was the son of Monroe W. and Genevieve (Saunders) Coffman. He was raised in Attica and moved to Pine Village in 1954. He graduated from Attica High School in 1946 and went on to receive his BS and MS from Purdue University in Agriculture Education, Science and School Administration. On July 3, 1947 he married Barbara Ellen Cox. She survives.
Charlie served in the Army in the Glider Infantry in France during World War II. He was wounded in France and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Pine Village Christian church, where he served as an elder for over 40 years and was the pianist and organist for nearly 55 years. He taught the Veterans' Agriculture class at Attica High School for 2 1/2 years, taught Vocational Agriculture and Science at Pine Village High School for 23 years and served as Supervising Principal for 2 1/2 years. He taught at MSD of Warren County for 13 years as a Vocational Agriculture Teacher and Cooperative Education Coordinator.
Charlie was a past member of the following: Indiana State Teacher's Association, National Education Association, Indiana Vocational Agriculture Teacher's Association, Indiana Vocational Association, Indiana Vocational Cooperative Association, and Warren County Classroom Teachers Association. He was a present member of The Indiana Retired Teacher's Association, the Fountain Warren Retired Teachers, and AARP. He was a 4-H leader for 20 years and served as Future Farmers of America Advisor for 23 years. He served as a teacher trainer for Purdue Education Department for 9 years, and Founder of the Interdisciplinary Cooperative Education Program at Seeger High School. Charlie enjoyed music and camping. He camped for over 40 years and was a past member of the National Campers and Hikers Association and a charter member of the Coffee Cup Campers.
Surviving with his wife, Barbara, are a daughter, Jill Ann (John) Comer of Pine Village; a son, Randal David (Lisa) Coffman of Pine Village; a sister, Maxine Perry of Williamsport; three grandchildren, Cammi Comer, Stacey (Matt) Sims and Kayla (Collin) Brier; two great-grandchildren, Cooper Sims and Molly Brier.
Charlie was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Charbra Diane Coffman, and a sister, Laverne Bolin.
Services were held at Pine Village Christian Church on July 19 with Rev. Paul Stamm officiating. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery in Attica with full military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pine Village Christian Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Coffman
young
July 26, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sherry Brown
July 20, 2013
Jill and family - I am so sorry to see that your dad passed on. He was a delight, and I remember him well. You're in my thoughts.
July 19, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Coffman family. We camped with Charlie and Barb for many years and so enjoyed their company. Had we known earlier of your loss we would have expressed our sympathy in person.
John & Pat DeGan, Schererville, IN.
Wanda Patton Lyons
July 18, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Mr. Coffman's family. His smile will be missed by all who knew him. He truly was a happy person & loved his family & friends dearly. You are all in my prayers.
Mike & Regina Carroll
July 18, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Coffman family.Charley was one of the good guys for sure.It was a honor to have known him.Rest in peace my friend.
Nedra Stump
July 18, 2013
Charlie was always the teacher, a gentleman, loved to hear him play his music. Rest in peace.
Brandi Jacob Kendra J.J Griffith
July 17, 2013
So sorry for your loss. So many fond memories living two doors away and always seeing you walking.
Melonie (Harris), Gerry, and Mikayla Ullrich
July 17, 2013
To Barb and family, our sincerest condolences. Charlie was a joy and a all-around wonderful person who will truly be missed. He will be playing that grand ol' organ up in heaven whenever he wants!
Donna Swanson
July 17, 2013
I'd like to dedicate this to Charlie.
ONE OF YOUR KIND
It's been a great life, Lord.
I've loved being loved by you.
It's been everything I could ask for,
this journey you've brought me through.
I've loved being part of your family.
I've loved being one of your kind.
I've loved being loved by the Lover of life
and kept by the Keeper of time.
It's not all been rainbows,
blue skies and sunshine and dew.
Storm clouds and teardrops
have swept through the picture,
but, Lord, I just held on to you.
Thanks for the years, Lord,
the minutes, the hours, the days;
for keeping them all in the palm of your hand
and helping me walk in your way.
I've loved being part of your family.
I've loved being one of your kind.
I've loved being loved by the Lover of life
and kept by the Keeper of time.
For Charlie, c. Donna Swanson
Rick Anderson
July 17, 2013
Mr Coffman ( I could never call him by his first name as I respected him so much)always had a smile on his face and always had an openness to all his students, always willing to listen and help any way he could!Mr Coffman had a major influence on the direction I took after graduation and I will always be thankful for that. He will be greatly missed by everyone but god has a new angel to look over all of us.My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
PAULA SNEDEKER
July 17, 2013
RANDY AND LISA,SAD TO HEAR ABOUT CHARLIE,HE WAS THE SWEETEST MAN! WITH A SMILE TO LIGHT THE DAY. ALWAYS REMEMBER WHEN MY KIDS WERE LITTLE HE WOULD ANSWER THE SANTA LETTERS THEY SENT IN THE MAIL. I SAVED THEM AND WILL SHARE THIS MEMORY AS THEY GROW OLDER. HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON.SURE HATED HEARING HE PASSED.
July 17, 2013
I remember Charlie playing the piano at church. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Denise and Gene Long
Lebanon
July 17, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time!!! Loved Charlie as a teacher then later when he lived at Greentree. Mary Jennings Remster
Tina, Gary Griffith
July 17, 2013
Randy,So sorry to hear about your dad, he was one of the nicest people I had the privilege of meeting. Our thoughts are with you and your family now.
Roy Stroud
July 17, 2013
I taught right beside Charlie. I had utmost respect for him and his students did also. He accomplished a lot, and many of his students will continue to benefit from his work for years to come. Your loss here is certainly heaven's gain. Prayers are with you.
Janice Haddock/Hunter
July 17, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
July 17, 2013
We will miss Charlie as he was an inspiration to us at Greentree,,always cheerful and often funny. Harvey and Carolyn Estes
Sherry Leuck
July 17, 2013
Jill:
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Ed, Carolyn, Abi Watson
July 17, 2013
Prayers, Your dad always had a smile that could light up the room. I loved seeing him at church each Sunday. He will be missed by so many. God has an angel in heaven.
Shannon Albertson
July 17, 2013
Jill our prayers are with you with the loss of your father,may God bless your family
Amy Noah
July 16, 2013
Jill - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I will continue to think of you and pray for your family during this difficult time.
Amy Noah
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