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David S. Kaufman, age 100, a resident of the Highlands at Wyomissing (Berks County), Pa., passed away, peacefully, on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013.
David was born Sept. 29, 1913, in Pittsburgh, Pa. He was the son of the late Sidney D. and Emily (Scheibler) Kaufman.
He was the husband of the late Doris (Umstetter) Kaufman, who predeceased him in 1994.
Dave graduated from the former Conshohocken High School. He worked as a supervisor for Macke Vending Co.of Philadelphia for over 40 years before retiring in 1975. He was a resident of Blue Bell, Montgomery County, for over 40 years, having later moved to Collegeville and then to Wyomissing, (Berks County) Pa.
He was a WWII Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army, 4th Armored Division and later in the Air Corps as a glider pilot in the South Pacific, stationed in New Guinea.
Dave was a life member of the Centre Square Fire Company, Blue Bell, Pa. He was also a life member of the Keystone Fire Chief's Association and the Adamstown VFW. He was a member of the Lower Providence Presbyterian Church of Collegeville, Pa. He was the oldest living member of the Norristown Maenner-Chor Club.
David is survived by his sons David C. (and his wife, Sigrid) Kaufman of Ocala, Fla., Gerald R. (and his wife, Sandra B.) Kaufman of Norristown and Richard A. (and his wife, Jan S.) Kaufman of Reading. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren,
David was preceded in death by his son Ronald G. Kaufman.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service for David on Wednesday Nov. 20, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home 19 East, Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA 610-277-1600.
Friends may call Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and at the Funeral Home.
Interment Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Limekiln Pike, Prospectville, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions in David's memory be sent to: Center Square Fire Company, 1298 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422.
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Uncle Dave was an extremely talented technician with a large heart. The fact that so many of the younger firefighters called him Uncle Davey is the best indication that I can give you.
Mark Methlie
Friend
November 10, 2023
The National World War II Glider Pilots Association, Inc. is sorry to hear that F/O Kaufman has made his last flight and we offer condolences to his family.
Mr. Kaufman kindly served as an Area Commander and as a Wing Commander for our Association. He was one of our very early members and we appreciate his service to our country and to our Association.
National Secretary,
NWW2GPA, Inc,
December 2, 2013
It was an honor to know this man. He was a member of the Bavarian Festival Assoc. and joined our group to Kitchener,Canada Oktoberfest. We became
great friends and he has so many friends in our Assoc. He will sadly
missed by all the lives he touched.He
certainly touched mine.I know he is
sharing those happy times with my Husband Lester. RIP my Dear friend.
Sending prayers and thoughts to his
Family. Dee
Dee Gottwald
November 19, 2013
I was truely blessed to have this man as my grandfather. Now he can rip with grandma.
David Kaufman
November 18, 2013
Sorry for your loss Our prayers are with you and the family. love Pearl & Bill
November 18, 2013
A true pillar of the community. Rarely on the front page of the paper, but always doing the work that needed to be done.
Mark Methlie
November 18, 2013
So sorry to hear about Pop. He was a wonderful man. My heart goes out to the family. His kindness and support of me and my children over the years was greatly appreciated. He will always be in our hearts.
Pamela Kaufman
November 17, 2013
Sorry to read about your father. Great Man and will be sadly missed. He is in our prayers. Ray & Mary Duff
Ray Duff
November 17, 2013
May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time
Bob McConnell
November 17, 2013
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