Edward Coufal

Ed was born on November 17, 1928 in Linwood to John D. and Frances (Cipera) Coufal. He attended school in North Bend. Ed served in the U.S. Army from January 1951 - October 1952, working in the Mash Unit in Korea. On November 6, 1952, Ed married Betty Phillippe at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fremont. Ed farmed in the Linwood area, was a member of the Linwood School Board, the Schuyler American Legion, the Civil Defense Patrol and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, building things, traveling and being with his family. Ed is survived by his wife, Betty, of Fremont, sons: Steve (Cindy)Coufal of Omaha, Larry Coufal of Missoula, Montana, and Tom (Tracy) Coufal of Aurora, CO; brother, John (Lois) Coufal of North Bend; and grandchildren Tarl Coufal, Zach Coural, Jessica Coufal, Rachael Coufal and Mattthew Coufal. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son Phillip John. Memorials are suggested to Paralyzed Veterans. To leave a message for the family - at the top of this page click "Send Condolences" / fill in YOUR name and e-mail address / type in your message / click PRIVATE (type in code) or PUBLIC / click "Add Memorial entry".