John P. Coughlin passed away peacefully on February 3rd, 2021 at the age of 89 at Episcopal Church Home in Saint Paul. Preceded in death by parents, John and Grace; sisters, Grace and Anne (Whalen); son, John; father and mother-in-law, James and Edna Simon; sister-in-law, Mary Matthews; brothers-in-law, James Matthews, Leo Furr, and John Whalen; and nephew, Tim Whalen. Survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Donna; sons, Stephen and Thomas; granddaughter, Erin; daughter-in-law, Mary Beth Arthaud; brother-in-law, James Simon and his wife, Christine; sister-in-law, Yvonne Furr; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. For Covid-19 health safety, a private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 515 Albert Street South in Saint Paul, Minnesota at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 12, 2021. A private family interment service will be at Saint Anne's Catholic Church Cemetery in Somerset, Wisconsin.