Nana Edmond Koffi

Nana Edmond Koffi, aged 46, passed away with his wife at his side, surrounded by family and friends during his final days after a courageous three-month battle with cancer.

Nana was born and raised by his loving mother in Cameroon and moved to the United States in his 20s. He was married in 2011 to Monica Koffi and they have three children: Kennedy, Emerson, and Lincoln.

Nana worked for many years with developmentally disabled adults and at-risk youth. The love Nana had for his family could be felt by everyone around him. He enjoyed going to his kid's sports games and activities and teaching them life lessons and skills like how to ride a bike and how to camp with Boy Scouts. He loved sharing his love of soccer with his family, teaching and going to the kids' games.

Nana had endless patience and was a calming presence wherever he was. His smile was contagious and will never be forgotten. We are heartbroken to navigate this world without him.

He was preceded in death by father, Michael Chimminy Koffi.

Nana is survived by wife, Monica Koffi, daughter, Kennedy Malo, sons, Emerson and Lincoln Koffi, Mother, Magdaline Ashu Bessem, stepmother, Njomo Magdaline Koffi,  brothers, Ivo Mbuguen Koffi, Ernest Meyawo Koffi, and Peter Nwafor Koffi, sisters, Stella Ndalle Koffi, Jeanne Marie Tekendor Koffi, and Quinta Nkombo Limen.

Nana is also survived by many in-laws, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, September 26, 5 – 8 pm, at White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville, MN.

Wake keeping, Friday, September 26, 2025, from 9:00 pm - 1:00 am, at Eritrean Community Center, 1935 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN

Funeral Service will be Saturday, September 27, at 11:00am at St. John's Church, 20165 Heath Avenue, Lakeville, MN.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial following service at Credit River Cemetery, Prior Lake, MN.