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Jeffrey A. Kaufman
Brookfield, Wisconsin
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Send FlowersKaufman, Jeffrey A. Atty. Attorney Jeffrey A. Kaufman of Brookfield, Wisconsin, passed away on March 11, 2010, after a 21-year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). He is survived by his wife Jan Clare (Brennan) and his four children Nora Marie; Benjamin Brennan; Sarah Melissa; and Clare Eileen. He is also survived by his parents Dr. Wayne S. Kaufman and Alice L. Kaufman, both of La Crosse, and his siblings Melissa K. Gelatt and Oliver J. Kaufman. Jeff was born on October 20, 1955 in Logan, Ohio. Growing up in La Crosse, Wisconsin he excelled as a star athlete for La Crosse Central High School, where he still holds school records in the long and triple jump. He continued his track career in college, winning four varsity letters as a member of the University of Wisconsin - Madison track team. Jeff graduated from Marquette University Law School in 1982, and embarked on a brilliant legal career with the law firm of Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, being named partner in 1988 and continuing to work even after he was diagnosed with ALS in 1989. Jeff dedicated the last twenty years of his life to his family, his friends, and his tireless devotion to working to find a cure for ALS. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, March 15, from 3:00PM until the time of service at 7:00PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Jeff Kaufman Family Trust or ALS Association - Wisconsin Chapter.
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Dear Jan,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Jeff was an example to all of amazing strength and love. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Mary Olson, Tampa, Fl
March 25, 2010
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Dear Jan,
I have thought of you often through the years. Friends in Milwaukee have kept me informed with your families travails. That's true love you and your husband were blessed with. Through the pain and sadness, I am sure there was rejoice in love and companionship and memories to last 1,000 life times.
Love,
Mikki, (Micky)
Mikki Easton Zaffiro
March 22, 2010 | LA, CA
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HI Jan,
We are so sorry for your loss, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.....Jeff inspired many, and was able have a great impact on the ALS organization..Hugs to you...
Mary, Mark and Beth Moldenhauer
March 21, 2010
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Jan,
It is with a heavy heart I offer you my sincere condolences. I have so many memories of Jeff from our college days. Take care of yourself and may you have peaceful thoughts.
Sue Donohoo
March 19, 2010 | Littleton, CO
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My deepest sympathy goes out to jan and her family. I have enjoyed working with jeff over the years. I have always admired his courage, strength, and sense of humor. He will be greatly missed, and its a blessing to have gotten the opportunity to get to know him. God bless and best wishes to his family during this hard time.
Robin
March 18, 2010 | Palmyra, WI
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So sad to hear about your family's loss. We are thinking of you, Ben, and your entire family.
Missy Collins
March 17, 2010 | Des Moines, IA
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I was quite saddened to read of Jeff's passing. My deepest condolences to the Kaufman and Brennan Families.
When I would read or hear of someone who had contracted ALS my thoughts would turn to Jeff and wonder how he was doing. I would like to thank Jeff and Jan for bringing awareness to me about ALS and to so with such strength, courage and grace. Jeff had that unexplainable gift that only the special possess and we are the fortunate to be touched by it. Aloha
Bill Dixon
March 16, 2010 | Maui, HI
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My condolences to the entire Kaufman and Brennan families. I'll see you at the Evening of Hope. I remember the year that Frank Darabont, (director of "The Shawshank Redemption") came and spoke those immortal words "You can get busy living, or you can get busy dying - the choice is yours." I remember Pat repeating those words to me a few years later as I faced challenges in my own life - challenges so much smaller in perspective.
Jeff's battle against this horrible disease was...
Clay Konnor
March 16, 2010 | Milwaukee, WI
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