William M. Coffman, Jr., 77, of Monticello, IN passed away peacefully in his home on February 14, 2024.  He was born August 7, 1946 in Lafayette, IN to the late William M. Coffman, Sr. and Valariette (Barb) Mullins.  

 

After graduating from Jeff High School in 1964, William (Bill) worked for Purdue in the printing shop.  He served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968.  Returning to Lafayette, Bill worked for Norfolk & Western Railroad for 13 years.  He then went on to work for Haywood Printing, where he retired from after 23 years.  

 

Bill was passionate about music, and he especially loved playing his Elvis records.  His interests included bowling, fishing, reading westerns, watching movies, dancing, and antiquing with his sweetheart, Cindy.  And, of course, he loved his Purdue Sports.  

 

He was a Past Chef De Gare at 40 & 8 of Lafayette, Post Commander at American Legion Post 11 of Lafayette, a member of American Legion Post 492 of Lafayette, a member of Eagles Post 2570 of Monticello, and a member of Amvets Post 91 of Monticello.  

 

Bill is survived by his loving wife Cindy L. Coffman; daughter, Jen Coffman (Ed Blevins); brother, Richard (Loretta) Coffman; nephews: Christopher (Katie) Whitsitt, Brian (Kirsten) Whitsitt, and Matthew Coffman; grandchildren: Ashleigh (Nick) Pace, Steven (Aleta) Eberle; great-grandchildren:  Keira Pace, and Myles Eberle; Stepchildren: Brian Hodge (Brian Ward); Step-grandchildren: Emmalie Hodge, and Megan Hodge (Luke Fabina); and step great-grandchild, River Hodge.  

 

He was preceded in death by:  Paternal grandparents, Arthur G. Coffman, and Myrtle Coffman; Maternal grandparents, William & Nellie Foreman; Father, William M. Coffman, Sr.; Mother, Valariette (Barb) Mullins; Stepmother, Agnes Lynch; and infant brother, Phillip Coffman.  

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 12 noon until the time of the funeral at 2 p.m. at Miller-Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello.  Chaplain Jeff Stedge officiating.  Burial will follow at IOOF Riverview Cemetery.  

Miller-Roscka Funeral Home is honored to be handling the arrangements.