Background
Coffey, James Leo was born on July 5, 1919 in Wellman, Iowa, United States. Son of Elmer Ivan and Lola Edna (Oldaker) Coffey.
Coffey, James Leo was born on July 5, 1919 in Wellman, Iowa, United States. Son of Elmer Ivan and Lola Edna (Oldaker) Coffey.
Bachelor of Science, University Iowa, 1943. Doctor of Medicine, University Iowa, 1945.
Intern, St. Joseph Hospital, Phoenix, 1945-1946.; fellow in pediatrics, St. Louis Children's Hospital, 1947-1949; private practice pediatrics,, Phoenix, 1949-1951; private practice family practice,, Fairfax, Missouri, 1951-1955; private practice family practice,, Emmetsburg, Iowa., 1955-1985. Adjunct emergency room physician, Fort Dodge, Mason City, Emmetsburg, since 1985.
Board of directors Iowa Lakes Cmty. College, Estherville/Emmetsburg, Iowa, 1966-1970. Board directors, funding chairman Five Island Lake Board, Palo Alto County, Iowa, since 1989.
Co-Chairman of Commission to build Smith Wellness-Fitness Center and Library. Complex. Captain United States Army, 1947. Member American College Cardiology, Iowa Academy Family Practice (life), Iowa Medical Society (life).
Married Eleanore Irene Smith, May 17, 1944. Children: Steve James, Margaret Irene, John Cecil.