Bill Coffman, 82, of Omaha, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009.

Funeral services were Thursday, Sept. 24, at Trinity Church in Omaha.

Bill Coffman was born June 29, 1927.

He owned Coffman Appliance in Omaha for 60 years, and worked there until his stroke in 2005.

He loved to brag about his 16 grandkids and 30 great-grandkids. His family notes that “his contagious laughter, smile and humor will be missed forever.”

He is survived by his children, Kathi and Steve Jensen, Steve and Pam Coffman, all of Omaha, Bob and Beth Coffman of Oklahoma City, Okla., Sherry and Sam Garrett of Navarre, Fla., Debbie and Rob Frost of Blair, Cindi and Doug Jasa of Omaha.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene. Memorials are suggested to the Open Door Mission or Trinity Church/Kids Camp Fund.

OMAHA WORLD-HERALD, September 22, 2009 COFFMAN, BILL, June 29, 1927 – Sept. 19, 2009

Bill owned Coffman Appliances for 60 years and worked until his stroke in 2009.

Survived and loved by children, Kathi Jensen and Steve, Steve Coffman and Pam, Bob Coffman and Beth, Sherry Garrett and Sam, Debbie Frost and Rob, Cindi Jasa and Doug and preceded by wife Darlene.

He loved to “brag” about his 16 grandkids and 30 great-grandkids. His contagious laughter, smile and humor will be missed forever. In lieu of flowers, donations to Open Door Mission or Trinity Church/Memo: Kids Camp Fund.

VISITATION starting 3 pm Wednesday, with family receiving friends 6-8 pm at Kremer Funeral Home.

FUNERAL will be Thursday 11 am at Trinity Church, 15555 W. Dodge Rd.

KREMER FUNERAL HOME, 6302 Maple St. 563-3155