David Kauffman

Biography

David “Dave” Lee Kauffman, 74, of Bellefontaine, Ohio was taken by God on Friday, December 16, 2016 at his home.

He was born in Bellefontaine on September 14, 1942 to the late Howard J. and Elda Mae (Hughes) Kauffman, also preceded in death by sisters; Donna Bishop, Ann Strickler and Connie Sue Kauffman; brother Jim Kauffman.

On June 23, 1963 In Rushsylvania, he married the former Linda (Sheeley) Kauffman and she survives along with children: Fawn Kauffman and Jim (Tina) Kauffman both of Bellefontaine; three grandchildren: Jessica (Josh) Swisher, Paul Henline and PFC Matt Henline; two great grandchildren: Mikal and Bryanna Ravenscraft; and his longtime friend Butch Lenhart.

Dave along with his son Jim are owner and operators of Kauffman Tire and Supply and also he was bus mechanic supervisor for Bellefontaine City Schools. He was a graduate of Bellefontaine High School Class of 1960, served in the US Navy on the USS Vulcan, Director of Logan County Fish and Game and was chief instructor of its Hunter Safety Course, held offices in the Ohio Bus Mechanics Assoc. In his younger years enjoyed running drag race cars. He enjoyed fishing on his pontoon boat with his family.

Services will be held at a later date.

Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine assisted the family with arrangements.