Clair Emerson Kauffman

Clair Emerson Kauffman obituary, Red Lion, PA

Clair Emerson Kauffman

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Wagner-Elfner and Burg Funeral Home

134 West Broadway, Red Lion, PA 17356

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11:00 a.m.

Wagner-Elfner and Burg Funeral Home

134 West Broadway, Red Lion, PA 17356

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Clair Kauffman Obituary

Chief Master Sergeant Clair Emerson Kauffman, U.S. Air Force (Retired), age 81, husband of the late Kathie E. (Dumaw) Kauffman, of Red Lion, died peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Services for Clair will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Wagner-Elfner and Burg Funeral Home, 134 W. Broadway, Red Lion, with Pastor Roger Hunter officiating. Interment will follow in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, with military honors accorded by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Wagner-Elfner and Burg Funeral Home

134 West Broadway, Red Lion, PA 17356

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Mar

3

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Wagner-Elfner and Burg Funeral Home

134 West Broadway, Red Lion, PA 17356

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Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.