OCTOBER 14, 1944 - FEBRUARY 04, 2025
The greatest crappie fisherman of all time, Karen “Sue” Coffman, 80, of Milford passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday February 4, 2025, with her family gathered around her.
She was born at Soldier Kansas on October 14, 1944, the daughter of Clarence A “Pete” Nott and Isla Winona Bottom Nott.
She graduated from Circleville High School in 1962.
After high school Sue worked at Adams Business forms, Yearbook, C&R Industries, USD 321 and was owner/operator of B&K/Rush Creek Marina at Milford with her husband Bill from 1990-2008. After selling the marina where she was well known for her 27 second cheeseburgers, she worked as a professional housekeeper for multiple clients in Geary County that became wonderful friends over the years. She also cleaned multiple cabins at Milford State Park.
She was married to the love of her life, Bill Coffman, November 15, 1973, at Holton Kansas. They celebrated 51 years of marriage.
As a teenager, Sue would go to the Soldier Hall dances every Saturday night with her brothers and sisters. Later she enjoyed dancing with her love making people stop and watch them. Her children got their need for speed from their momma who as a teen would borrow her brother Tommie’s car and race.
After she and her husband purchased the marina, she discovered her love of crappie fishing. She enjoyed many hours of fishing the docks at the marina with her son Eric.
Of all the special times in her life, the most precious times were those with the Lord, her husband, and her family. She was lovingly referred to as Mama Bear! Each time the family was together, there was lots of love and laughter. Excellent food; fried fish, apple pie, no bake cookies, corn flake cookie, homemade ice cream for son Scott! Excellent cook!
She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Shawn Cody Coffman, a grandson Austin English. Brothers Claude Nott, Tommie Nott, Kenny Nott, and Jay Nott. Sisters Betty Christian, Florene Nott, and Sandy Nott.
She is survived by her husband, Bill, of Milford, daughter, Jody Hittle (Kent) Milford, sons Doug Self (Debbie), Maple Hill, Eric Coffman (Kristina) Milford, Scott Coffman (Sandy), Milford. Sisters Lois Nissen, Topeka, Rose Honeyman, Omaha, Thelma Brown, Topeka. Sister-in-law JoAnn Nott, Holton. 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
The family will meet with friends and family at The Elks lodge, 723 S Washington, Junction City, Kansas on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 2-5. A private Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Memorials may be sent in care of the family to fund
the purchase of Memorial Benches for Milford State Park. Address: 2700 Meadowlark Dr, Milford, Kansas 66514.