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Robert Kauffman Obituary
"Everyone who played with Dad liked that he was such a hard worker," said his daughter Carey Kauffman of Decatur. "He was very physical on the court. He was 6-8 and held his own against some of the toughest players. No part of the game was too small for him. He was like the blue-collar worker who got the job done."
He played in the NBA for seven years with four teams: Seattle, the Chicago Bulls, the Buffalo Braves (now the Los Angeles Clippers) and the Atlanta Hawks.
He posted career averages of 11.5 points, seven rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, and made the All-Star team for three years while playing for Buffalo. Struggling with an arthritic hip, he retired in 1975 after one season with the Hawks. Kauffman then served as a Hawks assistant general manager, followed by a stint as general manager and coach with the Detroit Pistons in 1977-78.
Kauffman, who had a heart condition, died July 25 at his Lilburn home. He was 69. Read the news obituary
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July 22, 2016
I remember Bob as a rookie for the Sonics.I was impressed at his toughness as a rebounder and defender.He was what a basketball player is supposed to be,not one demensional.
December 17, 2015
To the family - May you be comforted by the peace of God during this most challenging time and in the years to come.
August 3, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family.
August 3, 2015
May you continue to be comforted by the pleasant thought and memories you shared in happier times, and may the peace of God that excels all thought sustain you. ( Phiippians 4:7)
August 1, 2015
Offering my deepest sympathy to the family. Sorry for your loss. May the peace of God comfort you through this most difficult time.
Michelle G
July 31, 2015
My condolence to the Kauffman family. In this time of profound sorrow, May you have comfort from the True God( Psalms 83:
July 29, 2015
God Bless my friend,
Nick
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service - Snellville
3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039
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4:00 p.m.
Calvary Chapel
Lilburn, GA
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