James "Jim" Coupal

James “Jim” Lloyd Coupal., 78, was born in 1947 in Wichita, KS and went to his eternal home on September 6, 2025, at St Francis Hospital in Wichita from complications related to injuries sustained in an accident.

Jim, as he was affectionately known, was a shining light and rock in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on this earth was one marked by love and concern for his family, service to his country and an unwavering faith in God. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and many more whose lives were touched by him. We ask that you remember him not for the way his life ended, but for the way it was lived and for the profound impact it had on the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Born on June 26, 1947, in Wichita, Jim joined the Navy right out of high school and spent time on an Aircraft Carrier in the Vietnam War. He got his Electrical Engineering degree at Kansas State University and spent his career as a Civil Engineer on the Fort Riley Army Base. During that time, he married Cindy Marie Schumann, adopted Cindy’s daughter Shannon Conrade and moved to Clay Center where he spent the past 45 years.  In 1980, Jacob Benjamin was born but sadly passed 4 months later. In 1982, Aaron James was born.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy; son, Jacob Michael; parents, Lloyd and Mildred Coupal; and his sister, Sharon Townson.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Shannon Welton (Jason); son, Aaron; and a large loving family of nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside service is planned for Friday, September 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Lincoln Cemetery near Clay Center, KS. The cemetery is located west of Clay Center. Take HWY#24 west to Frontier Rd., turn north (right) on Frontier Rd. and go 3 miles north, turn west (left) on 21st Rd. and go 1 mile to cemetery.

Post-service gathering at 3pm at Mizpah United Methodist Church. South of Clay Center on Hwy 15. 1429 6th Rd, Wakefield, KS 67487

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Jim’s preferred charity - the Salina Rescue Mission. https://salinarescuemission.com/ways-to-give/

Cards and correspondence can be sent to Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 7th St, Clay Center, KS 67432