Ed Koffel was my wife Kathryn's father. He died in Hillsboro, Oregon in 1979. He was from Kellog, Idaho, near Wallace, and worked as a foreman in the mines. He and his wife, Maxine, and daughter, Kathryn came to Portland right after the Columbus Day storm in 1962. He and his brothers, Kenny and Floyd started a roofing company to clean up after the storm.
He also has children from a previous marriage that live in Spokane.
You can reach my wife for more info at: 503-513-5007 or
kathryn@imagep.com.
Hope this helps.
Mark Simon