Dana Orris Kauffman

August 16, 1934 ~
May 12, 2023

Dana O. Kauffman, age 88, of Lake Odessa, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023. He retired from Keebler after 40 years and loved hunting and fishing with friends and family. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Emma; children: Darwin and Teresa Kauffman, Julie Kauffman, Teresa Chou; grandchildren: Erik and Ellie Kauffman, Audrey and Travis Crammer, Luke and Lauren Kauffman, Emma Kauffman, Allison Chou; 2 great grandchildren: Adeline Crammer, Taylor Crammer; siblings: Verlin Kauffman, Iva Geiser, Esta Ott, Rozella and Dale Hoffman; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Orton Kauffman, Mary Schrock, Virginia Craven, Loren Kauffman. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday, May 19 from 2 - 6 p.m. at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church, 9975 Thompson Rd., Lake Odessa. A private burial will be held at Bowne Mennonite Cemetery and a Celebration of Dana’s Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 20 at the church, with Rev. Eldon Grubb and Steve Swartz officiating. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to David’s House Ministries (www.dhmin.org).

Visitation
Friday, May 19
2:00pm - 6:00pm

Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church
9975 Thompson Road
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
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Celebration of Life
Saturday, May 20
10:30am

Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church
9975 Thompson Road
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
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Leave Your Tribute Message

May 16, 2023 2:30pm
Emma and family, We are fortunate to have met Dana at the SUBC. He will always hold a special spot in our hearts. Tom and Loretta Schelter

- Loretta Schelter

May 16, 2023 6:58am
Dear Emma and Family, I was saddened to hear that Dana had passed, just saw you two years ago at Ammon Miller's Memorial service. I grew up along with Dana and the Kauffman family attending the one room school house in Pleasant Valley and attending the same church still there. He was always nice and fun to be around. My sincere sympathy to you and all the family. Lyn Pingle, aka Allyn Sidnam (sister to Violet Miller)

- Lyn Pingle




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