Thomas Raymond Kaufmann

Thomas Raymond Kaufmann of Wayne, PA died on January 28th, 2024. He was born September 28th, 1955 in Bryn Mawr, PA and lived to be 68 years old. The elder of two sons born to Eleanor Jean Roberts Kaufmann and Raymond Alfred Kaufmann, he spent his childhood on the family's farm in Nantmeal, PA. Tom will be remembered for his passion for adventure in the mountains and on the water and for his captivating jokes and storytelling.

Tom is survived by his two children Brianna Marie Kaufmann and Turner Christian Kaufmann, his brother Eric James Kaufmann, and his former wife Sheryl Marie Brust Kaufmann.

Tom attended Kimberton Waldorf School, graduating in 1973. Kimberton fostered lifelong friendships, athleticism, and a love of learning. He played lacrosse and ice hockey at Kimberton, continuing those sports in college and throughout his life until his last years. Tom continued his education at Ithaca College and Penn State. Following college, Tom co-founded Beckett, a manufacturing firm, with Rick Nopper. Tom and Rick developed Beckett from a small printing shop to a industry powerhouse that had a handsome client base and over 100 employees.

After Beckett's successes, Tom sought to spend more time with his family. He sold Beckett and built a new life with his wife Sheryl and two young children Brianna and Turner in Stowe, VT. He and his wife raised their children on an adventurous outdoor life in New England, filled with skiing, boating, and world travel.

Tom and his family returned to the Main Line in PA, where he watched his children attend high school, college, and begin their careers. In fall 2021, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Tom spent the last two years of his life beating all odds and living life to the fullest. Up to the last days of his life, he created wonderful memories with friends and family.

Tom's family and friends will celebrate his life on May 4th at 3 pm in the Rose Room of Camphill Soltane, 224 Nantmeal Rd, Glenmoore, PA 19343.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial gifts to the Kimberton Waldorf School in Phoenixville, PA, Chanticleer Garden in Wayne, PA, and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN).