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Randall Kauffman Obituary
Randall "Randy" Frederick Kauffman, 82, of Elkhart, Indiana, died on Nov. 26, 2025. Randy was born on Nov. 11, 1943, to Harvey and Helen (Frederick) Kauffman in Goshen, Indiana. He graduated from Goshen High School in 1961. Randy was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the National Guard from 1964 to 1970. On March 26, 1966, he married Grace Weaver in Goshen.
Randy was the owner of Kauffman Sons, a John Deere dealership with locations in Goshen and Mishawaka, until December 2010, at which time he and Grace sold the dealership and retired. He was a faithful member of the Wakarusa Missionary Church where he enjoyed worshipping for 46 years.
Randy is survived by his wife Grace; daughter Mary (Russell) Anderson of Syracuse; son David (Kara) Kauffman of Nappanee; six grandchildren, David Anderson, Elizabeth Anderson, Micah Kauffman, Jenna Kauffman, Katherine Kauffman and Nathaniel Kauffman; sisters Sharon (John) Leedy of Georgetown, Texas, and Angela Kauffman of Granger, Indiana; and a brother, Craig (Trisha) Kauffman of Bay City, Oregon. He was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Reynolds.
Randy considered his employees and customers as his friends and missed them after the dealership was sold. Most of all, he loved God and his family, who will miss him dearly.
Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 5, at Wakarusa Missionary Church from 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will begin on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. with visitation one hour prior, also at the Wakarusa Missionary Church. Burial will follow at Violett Cemetery in Goshen.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Randy's name may be made to the Wakarusa Missionary Church or to WaNee Released Time Christian Education Association Inc.
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Cheryl Borowski
Yesterday
Randy was a very special man. He loved the Lord dearly..raised Godly children and was loved by all who knew him.....Lifting his family in prayer as they forge the days ahead. And comfort in the knowledge Randy has gone home.
Nathaniel/grandson Kauffman
December 3, 2025
my grandpa was a very handworker and that's how he died he was tiring to cut down firewood down for us in his woods I am so grateful for him he was representing Jesus very well! -Nathaniel k.
max grady
December 3, 2025
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Randy was one of the best people god put on this earth. Knowing him from a very young age he made a difference in my life. he truly was one in a million. with sorrow and condolences he will be missed. blessings to all
Ned Miller
December 1, 2025
Grace, Mary and David. Vi and I want to wish you God's richest blessings during these times. We are unable to be there since we are in Florida, Always enjoyed Randy's sense of humor , again God's richest blessings to all.
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john r clark
November 30, 2025
rest in pece randall
Diane Jones
November 30, 2025
David and family, my deepest sympathy to you all.
Kenneth Miller
November 28, 2025
I came to know Randy and Grace through the implement dealership. My Dad, brother and myself ran the Massey Ferguson store in Wakarusa. There was never competition between us. For our shops 40th year open house Randy along with other dealers came to our business and cooked pancakes for our customers, ( which a lot of them were his customers also. Randy presented my Dad with a model John Deere tractor,(which my brother still has). Randy was a great person. He will be missed by many.
Dick Osborn
November 28, 2025
I was a classmate of Randy’s, one of the best guys I have ever met! RIP my friend!
Roger Hamsher
November 28, 2025
I meet Randy and grace when we were is in Sunday School class at the First Brethren church class a long time ago. They were so kind and friendly . Randy helped out with many church projects around the church.,
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