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In Memoriam: Carl J. Kaufmann

 

Your memorial contribution in Carl’s name will be placed in the Community Foundation Memorial Endowment Fund.

Carl J. Kaufmann, a Community Foundation Life Member, passed away on September 4, 2021.

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Carl Joseph Kaufmann (95 years old), of Aurora, IL; Son of Eugene B. Kaufmann and Louise Pasternak Kaufmann; Husband of Barbara Kaufmann; Father of David (Virginia) Kaufmann, Thomas (Linda) Kaufmann, The late Charles Kaufmann, The late Robert Kaufmann; Brother of The late Edward B Kaufmann; Grandfather of Jacob (Jody) Joseph, Lindsay (Michael) Craig, Nicole “Coco” (Bret) Peterson, the late Kristina Kaufmann, Melissa (Bennett) Lebsack, Jordan Kaufmann, Chase Kaufmann, Matthew Kaufmann, Benjamin (Kelli) Kaufmann; Great-Grandfather of Kindrick (Tyron) Kent, Joshua Joseph, Ryan Craig, Tyler Craig, Gia Kaufmann, Kaia Peterson, Jett Peterson, Jade Peterson, Leah Kaufmann and Carl Lebsack; Great-Great-Grandfather of Karson Kent and Kannon Kent. He died September 4, 2021 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He was a graduate of West Aurora High School (1944) and the University of Wisconsin (1949). He was the Executive Vice President of R & M Kaufmann, Inc., a division of Russ Togs, Inc. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Contributions to Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, PO Box 4786, Aurora, IL 60507. A graveside memorial will be planned later.

 

Your memorial contribution in Carl’s name will be placed in the Community Foundation Memorial Endowment Fund.

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