01/13/1980
Services for Bernard R. Coffman, rural Chariton, were held Jan. 16, 1980, at Fielding Funeral Home.
The Rev. Eugene Koth officiated, was organist Mrs. Fred Stuart, and interment in Columbia Cemetery.
Bernard Coffman was born April 11, 1927, in Marion County, Iowa, and passed away January 13, 1980
Survivors include his wife, Donna; two sons, Larry of Chariton and Gary of Mt. Prospect, Ill.;
two grandsons and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Coffman of Columbia, and a sister, Barbara Sweem of Attica.
Bearers: John Lazear, Walter Wiren, Jack McClure, Raymond Mullins, Dr. R.V.Lewis,
William Edwards
Honorary Bearers
Max Jones, Homer Stout, Harold Moon, Marion Coons, Bob McCorkle, Arthur Crandall,
Worth Loynachan.
Memorial funds have been established for the First United Methodist Church in Chariton and for the Lucas County Fair