Birth date: Oct 13, 1963 Death date: Jan 11, 2019
David Paul Coffin, age 55, of Rathbun, Iowa, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 at his home. He was born in Centerville, Iowa October 13, 1963. David graduated from Seymour High School with the Class of 1982, and furthered his Read Obituary
Lit a candle in memory of David Paul Coffin
It's been a rough week that's for sure! And I haven't had a chance until today to really sit down and reflect and it's crushing. You weren't just any ordinary uncle you were a big part of who shaped me into being a decent adult keeping me on the right track and putting me in check when I started to stray down the wrong path. You will always be the most selfless man I have ever known. The things you've done putting others needs far ahead of your own is amazing and will forever be remembered. Gonna miss you BIG TIME! Until we meet again R.I.P. Uncle Dave.
When I received the voicemail from my good friend John Hamer told me about Mayor Dave I almost wrecked my plow truck plowing snow here in Des Moines! I had the pleasure of making Davey's acquaintance over 20 years ago when I joined a couple of my best friends Mike Ingersoll and Matt Mattson on a morel mushroom hunt trip around Lake Rathbun (Mike and Matt since then have departed all of us way too soon!!!) Davey was a regular at the bait shop Tackle This at that time it was owned by Tom and Brenda Anderson many moons ago! He was always a wealth of information whether you were going fishing, hunting mushrooms or game or trying to fix something he would offer up places to go or tools and a helping hand. Dave and I shared a interest in gardening. I gave him some raspberry plants, and he gave me some of the garlic he was growing at his house. In 2008 Lake Rathbun really flooded bad! My friend Matt and I joined up with Davey and we loaded up the kayaks and launch them just north of the Army Corp of Engineers Office on a gravel road! The water was so high that I carved my name near the top of the light pole in the parking lot at Island View! Last winter a couple of times when I would come down to Rathbun to hunt. I would take the time to try to help my buddy Mike's dad, Larry Ingersoll with the addition he had started on the house. Davey would stop by on his way home from work to talk and offer some assistance in the construction project and have steak dinner with Larry, Judy and I. We had many conversations over the years about a multitude of topics! Davey always would offer you up a Bud Light at the end of the day to quench your thirst too! I will greatly miss you giving me a hard time about being a Hawkeye fan when they played the Clowns(Cyclones). My sincere condolences go out to Dave's family and friends he was a special individual and friend will be greatly missed! RIP
Buddy your going to be missed greatly, who knew a KID county and a half away would go to 4H camp near Ottumwa and meet a friend for a life time. He was a solid standup guy year after year. We shared losses and success. He spoke highly of his coworkers and neighbors. It was a pleasure to have known him. Rest in peace. To all of his family I'm sorry for your loss, please accept my condolences.
A Mountain Meadow Pedestal Arrangement was sent on January 14, 2019To a great customer that became a great friend! Loved hearing about your stories and listening to your laugh when you would tell them.. you will never be forgotten Dave .. Brandy Cormeny YesWay Manager
I will always think of Dave as the ambassador of Rathbun . A friendly outgoing guy always to visit. I will miss you visiting with you my friend. John HamerColfax Iowa
A Sentimental Thoughts was ordered on January 13, 2019
Oh Dave... you became one of my favorite customers.. you would come in everyday on the way to work to get your Diet Pepsi and can of chew copehegen straight! I loved your jokes and the stories you told!.. you became a great friend to my son that just adored you. May you Rest In Peace my friend!
