Henry Kumler "Hank" Kauffman

1935 - 2017

Kauffman Henry "Hank" Kumler Kauffman, age 81, of Baltimore died January 13, 2017 at the Ohio Masonic Home, in Springfield. Hank was born on June 6, 1935 to the late Ralph and Helen Kumler Kauffman in Baltimore. He was a Realtor and very active as a 50+ year member of the Baltimore Masonic Lodge, the Shrine, the Scottish Rite, York Rite, and was a 2nd generation grocer and owner of Kauffman's IGA Foodliner. He was a past Baltimore Fire Chief, and greatly enjoyed breeding standard bred horses for 40+ years. Hank was a well loved man by both his family and community, who will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife, Judith Kauffman; children, Henry K. Kauffman Jr., Howard Ralph Kauffman, Kristi E. (Harlin Goins) Kauffman, and Kurt D. Kauffman; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sisters, Opal K. Wacker; Carol Ione (Col. Ronald) Zahm; nephew, Phil (Nody) Eramo; and niece, Donna (Ron) Hochradel. Hank was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Dessie Kauffman, step-father Dr. Hanby C. Ashton, and step-sister Barbara Richards. A funeral service will take place at the JOHNSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 207 S. Main St. Baltimore, OH at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, officiated by Rev. Branson Hawkes. A committal service will follow at Basil Memorial Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. A Masonic service will take place on Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials can be made in his name to the Ohio Masonic Home Foundation, 2655 W. National Rd. Springfield, OH 45504. Online condolences can be made at www.funeralhome.com