Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1925
DIED
2020
FUNERAL HOME
William Coffman Obituary
Haslett - William Theodore "Bill" Coffman, age 95, of Haslett, MI, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, at his home.
Burial will take place at City of DeWitt Cemetery. A Memorial Service for his family will be held in the spring.
William was born in DeWitt, MI on April 11, 1925, the son of William Kermit and Lillian (Schaefer) Coffman. Bill graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School. He married Margaret A. Kutzback on June 4, 1949. Margaret passed away on June 28, 1994.
Bill owned and operated Coffman's TV Service in DeWitt and Fowler. Bill also worked for the Meridian Police Department for close to eight years. After his retirement he joined a country music band where he played the drums. He loved taking photos, bowling, fishing and hunting. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and talking on his CB radio around the state.
He is survived by his son William Lynn and his wife Carolyn Coffman of St. Johns, MI; siblings: Violet Martin of St. Johns, MI, Bernita and Evart Sillman of DeWitt, MI, Jim and Dianne Coffman of Lansing, MI; granddaughters: Kelly Coffman of Lansing, MI, and Kendra and Chad Thelen of St. Johns, MI; and 3 great grandchildren; special friend Olga Barks and her daughter Lola Winters. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials may be made to Compassus Hospice, 801 South Waverly Road, Suite 200, Lansing, MI 48917. Online condolences can be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Coffman
Sponsored by Smith Family Funeral Homes- Osgood Chapel, St. Johns.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in William Coffman's name
Memorial Events
for William Coffman
Funeral services provided by:
Smith Family Funeral Homes- Osgood Chapel, St. Johns104 East Cass Street, Saint Johns, MI 48879
How to support William's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor William Coffman's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
