Kevin Arnold Coffin age 62 of Fairbank passed away August 10, 2018 at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo from complications of diabetes. Kevin was born September 14, 1955 in Waterloo the son of Arnold and Mary Jo (Bentley) Coffin. He attended Wapsie Valley Community Schools and graduated with the class of 1973. Kevin married Karen Kaufman May 7, 1977 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fairbank. He worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad and then the Iowa Northern Railroad until his health forced him to retire after 27 years of service. After retiring from the railroad and bypass surgery in 2010 he worked at the Cattle Congress in Waterloo mowing lawns part-time. Kevin was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Church, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a volunteer fireman for 12 years with the Fairbank Fire Department. He was an avid fan of Wapsie Valley athletics, if there was a game he would be there. Kevin also volunteer coached Wapsie Valley football for 2 years he truly enjoyed being involved and working with the kids. He is survived by his wife Karen of 41 years, three sons; Matthew (Brenda) Coffin, Mitchell (Tiffany) Coffin and Michael Coffin. Four grandchildren; Jake, Silas, Jett and Ivy and his sister, Mary (Ronnie) Jans along with many nieces and nephews. Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter; Marie Katherine in 1979, his father and mother-in-law; Wallace and Mildred Kaufman and a brother-in-law; Michael Costello.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 am Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank.
Visitation: 3:00-7:00 pm Monday, August 13, 2018 at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank.
Interment: Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Fairbank.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.
Condolences for Kevin “Arnie” A. Coffin
Karen and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Kevin’s death. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a good guy.
Vicki & Tom
Sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Kevin was a great guy! He will be missed by many.
Karen, Mitch, and families – so sorry to hear of Kevin’s passing. Keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
With deepest sympathy for the loss of such a special person so involved in the community.
We are so.sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kevin’s family.
Very sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you and your family
I have many memories of this man in my youth and in being his teammate. He was an awesome friend and even though I haven’t had much contact with him over the kast few years, every time I ran into him, we would start right up where we left off without skipping a beat. I Will surely miss him.
So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers to Kevin’s family and friends!
Sending healing thoughts & prayers to Karen & the boys. We were neighbors for 10 years when our boys were little. Kevin was always out in the yard playing ball with the neighbor kids. Truly a wonderful man who will be missed by many. Our condolences to the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this very difficult time.
Dale & Michael Klein
Matt and family – my deepest sympathy for you all during this difficult time. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF SUCH A GREAT LOSS IN YOUR FAMILY…MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU..
Karen, We will keep you and the boys in our prayers. So sorry to hear about Kevin.
Matt,
We are thinking of you and so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in our prayers!
Harry Fowler and Erin Straw
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts with your family.
Lisa Lorber
Karen and Family, we are so sorry to hear of the death of Kevin, husband and father.
Our thoughts and prayers are for you in the hard time.
Karen and Family,
Our deepest sympathies! Kevin will be missed. It was very easy to see your love for him. Please let us know if there is anything that you need, we’re here if you need us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cedar Valley F.O.O.L.S.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Kevin will be missed – a true warrior in so many ways. Thinking and praying for the entire family. Our sincere sympathy.
The Wittenburg Family
Karen and family….so sorry for your loss…..I was very surprised to hear of what happened with Kevin……it was my pleasure to take care of him when I was given the opportunity too…please know u will always be in my heart
To the Family of Kevin Coffin,sending our deepest sympathy,RIP,Kevin
Karen~
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I hope your cherished memories can bring you comfort during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Karen and family, so sorry for your profound loss, I wish I’d of been able to attend the services for Kevin, and tell U this in person. Kevin was a wonderful/great guy, he never judged, or had a bad word to say bout anyone. He always made a point of saying hi, and making me feel welcome, in any family or social events. He has definitely earned his wings! GOD BLESS!
Kevin Coffin Family. Our deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of your husband, dad, and grandpa Krvin.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gene and Patty Brandt