Michael Kauffmann

Michael H. Kauffmann, 78, of Arlington, died on Friday, Feb. 5, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Arlington on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Fr. Jerry Paulson will officiate the services. Visitation will be on Monday, Feb. 8, from 4-8 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Arlington. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning one hour prior to the mass at church.
He was born on June 10, 1931, to Henry and Kate (Robeck) Kauffmann in Green Isle Township, Sibley County. He attended country schools in Green Isle Township and later attended Arlington schools and High School. He farmed with his father and later married Jean Beer on May 31, 1954, at St. Peter Catholic Church in St. Peter, MN. Michael was the 3rd generation to farm the family farm in Green Isle Township where he worked and lived his entire life.
He was active in the Green Isle Lions Club and recipient of the Melvin Jones Award, a member of the Knights of Columbus, (St. Arthur's Council), 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, (St. Peter Assembly) and Pioneer Power Assoc.  He also enjoyed participating in parades with his Antique Tractors and farming shows. Michael also enjoyed fishing, camping and most of all time with his family and grandchildren.
His is survived by his wife Jean Children: Patty (Duane) Duenow of Coon Rapids, MN, Mary (Paul) Adelmann of Glencoe, MN, Steve (Lynn) Kauffmann of St. Petersburg, FL, Cathy (Fred) Werth of Glencoe, MN, Beverly (Rich) Vignes of St. Louis Park, MN; Grandchildren: James (Rachel) Duenow, Anne Duenow, Margaret (Dan) Johnson, Michele (Jason) Radosevich, Mark (Annie) Adelmann, Amanda Kauffmann, Hannah Kauffmann, Teresa (fiancé Dan Velasquez) Werth, Jonathan (Elsie) Werth, Madison Vignes, Annika Vignes. Great-Grandchildren: Edward Johnson and Avarie Duenow.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Eleanor (Harold) Otto.