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Kenneth Pufpaff Obituary

Kenneth R. Pufpaff Bellevue Kenneth Roger Pufpaff, 97, of Bellevue, died May 16, 2010 at home. He was born January 15, 1913, the son of Raymond and Zelma (Talmage) Pufpaff in Bellevue. Ken served in the U. S. Army during World War II. After returning from the service he farmed in the Bellevue area for over 60 years. Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Elva M. (McCarty) Pufpaff in 2007; his parents; five brothers, Adrian, Orville, Herb, Al and Merle; and his sister, Arlene Cheeseman; his son, Karl Pufpaff in 1988 and great-granddaughter, Audrey Wright in 1998. He is survived by his son, Ronald (Ruth) Pufpaff of Marshall; daughter, Catherine (Felix) Ray of Bellevue; six granddaughters; and eight great-grandchildren. Ken loved his farm and his family, and especially enjoyed spending time with his great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4:00 p.m. and 6 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. Services will take place 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the funeral home with Pastor Todd McLane, Faith Assembly of God, Olivet officiating. Interment, Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may go to charity of one's choice. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. www.shawfuneralhome.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on May 23, 2010.

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Patti Kass(Robertson)

May 21, 2010

We were so sorry to hear Uncle Kenny passed. We still tell the story of corn in his work boots. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
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Patti (Robertson) Kass and family

Ray and Julie Martens

May 21, 2010

We are very sorry to hear of your dad and grandfather's passing. He was a neighbor of ours for almost 30 years and we'll miss seeing him up under the tree in front of the house selling sweet corn and chatting with all who stopped by. He always waved when we drove by. Our sincerest condolences for your loss.

May 21, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you during your time of mourning.

Rick, Becky and Alex DeSonia

Sam Giese

May 20, 2010

We miss stopping by to purchase straw, pumpkins etc. and having a chat with Mr. Pufpaff. Our condolences to the family.

Judi Swett

May 20, 2010

Kathy,Felix,Ron & Ruth,Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's & Grampa's passing. Uncle Ken was such a nice person whenever Mike & I visited or called to talk to him on the phone; we saw a very gentle side of him---he had great pride & love of all of his family. We will miss talking & visiting him. Kathy & Ron,
your parents were always wonderful to us. We miss all of Mike's Michigan family. Take care--our prayers & thoughts are with you.

Judi Swett

Sarah Angus-Otto

May 18, 2010

The thought of driving by in the summer and no sweet corn or Kenny sitting there will be hard. He will be missed. Love and prayers to the family.

Connie Lennon

May 18, 2010

On behalf of the entire Lennon family, we extend our condolences to the whole family for the loss of your Father/Grandfather. We have been neighbors for many years and will miss seeing him wave and smile as we drive by the farm each day.
The Lennon Family: Jim, Mike, Debbie, Connie, Brandon, Mary and Martha.

Gerry & Becky O'Dell

May 18, 2010

Such very sad news. We pray you will find comfort in God's word.

Michael Swett

May 18, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Chris,Linda&Rhea Wilkes

May 18, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

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