Ryan Douglas Coffman, 33, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024.
He was born on July 25, 1990, to Kenneth Dwayne Coffman and Cheryl D. Luke in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Ryan graduated from Savannah High School in 2009.
After graduation, Ryan jumped into the workforce. He currently worked as a final assembler at Sunshine Sign and Electronic Design, starting in 2011.
He had a passion for anything that had a motor and went fast. This love started with racing dirt bikes and four wheelers, and developed into street and drag racing, riding motorcycles, and attending bike rallies and events. He was an avid Harley Davidson fan who loved tinkering in his garage on his cars and bike. Ryan loved to go on long bike rides down to Eureka Springs and loved spending time at Lake of the Ozarks.
Ryan had many friends, all who loved his infectious smile and sense of humor. Those who knew Ryan will cherish the memory of his loving and fun personality and the memories they share with him.
Ryan was an organ donor, and even in his passing he was able to give the gift of life to eight different recipients in need of a second chance.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Dwayne Coffman; paternal grandfather, Walter D. Coffman; maternal grandfather, Ervin “Joe” Luke; his cousin, Nikole R. Caudle, and her infant son, Jerrett J.P. Paul Caudle.
Ryan is survived by his mother, Cheryl Luke; his siblings, Chandra Roberts (Kasey), Andrew “Drew” Coffman, and Zachary Schroeder (Lauren); maternal grandmother, Laura Luke; paternal grandmother, Carol Coffman; aunt, Tammy Loubey (Rick); cousins, David and Danny Loubey; nieces and nephews, Connor Lane and Cayden Ryan Lee Sutton; second cousins, Eastyn, Emmilynn, Maverick and Benjamin Loubey and Bellamie Caudle; and numerous other extended family and friends.
Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to a biker charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
