Kelly Ann Cofer-Martin

Kelly Ann Cofer-Martin passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 13, 2024 in Tampa, Florida at the age of 44. Kelly was born on November 3, 1979 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, a daughter of Dave Cofer and Rita (Sippl) Davis and granddaughter of Charlie and Ann Cofer and Ed and Jeanette Sippl.

Kelly was a graduate of Antigo High School where she was a proud member of the Antigo High School gymnastics team and later an assistant coach. She went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay.

Kelly’s career took her to many places, Wausau, Eau Claire, Washington D.C. and finally Tampa where she was near the beaches and palm trees that she loved.

Kelly married Adrian Martin, the love of her life, on the beach in Jamaica on March 17, 2018. They lived in Tampa along with their fur-children, pugs Buford and Gertrude. Kelly and Adrian loved to travel especially to the Caribbean Islands and were regular visitors to many of the Sandals Resorts.

Those who knew Kelly remember her as a devoted daughter, beloved big sister, a great friend, coach, writer, and Green Bay Packer fan.

Kelly leaves behind her husband and parents, brother Troy (aka Johnnie) and his wife Stacey, step-mom Dee and step siblings, Jenni, Nate (Lucia) and Heather (Shawn). Along with Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and many friends.

A celebration of life for Kelly will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Northstar Lanes from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. There will be a time for sharing memories of Kelly at 1:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Kelly's family for a scholarship being established in Kelly's name.