Dana Orris Kauffman

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).