William Coffin Coleman | |
|---|---|
 Coleman circa 1920 | |
| 25th Mayor of Wichita, Kansas | |
| In office 1923–1924 | |
| Preceded by | George Henry Hamilton |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Franklin McLean |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 20, 1870 Chatham, New York, USA |
| Died | November 2, 1957 (aged 87) Wichita, Kansas, USA |
| Cause of death | Acute myocardial infarction[1] |
| Resting place | Old Mission Mausoleum, Wichita, Kansas 37°43′30″N 97°17′49″W / 37.725°N 97.297°W |
| Education | Emporia State University |
| Known for | Founder of Coleman Company |
William Coffin Coleman (May 21, 1870 – November 2, 1957) was a businessman, the American founder of the Coleman Company, a maker of camping equipment, and a politician. He served as the Mayor of Wichita, Kansas, from 1923 to 1924.