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John Frederick "Jack" Kaufman
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Jack passed away on Sept 15, 2024. He was born Apr 8, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Evelyn and Walter Kaufman. He attended St. Paul Central High School and after graduation enlisted in the US Army for one year active duty and four years of reserves. He then went on to receive his BS, BA, and MA degrees from the University of Minnesota. He met his wife Joyce there and they had just celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on August 15th.
He is survived by his wife, sons Jon, Joel, and James (Laura), and also many dear friends and relatives.
Jack taught American History in the Minnetonka School District for 35 years and was also the boy's high school golf coach.
Jack was an avid golfer and belonged to the Island View Golf Club for over 50 years. He was a loyal follower of Golden Gopher football and basketball. He and Joyce loved to travel, visiting all 50 states and all of the continents except Antarctica.
There will be a celebration of Jack's life on Mon, Oct 28 at 2:00 PM at Winchester and Rye, 7929 Victoria Dr, Victoria, MN 55386. Memorials preferred to Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities or donor's choice. www.Washburn-McReavy.com
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Lana Golembeski
October 27, 2024
Jack and I coached golf together at MHS for many years. He was an awesome mentor. He will be missed by his many students, golfers, and friends. I know I would not have been the golf coach I became without his guidance. Rest in peace Jack. I will be right behind you and I will challenge you in a game of golf. But be prepared! Alicia will will be there too and she was a scratch golfer! lol! See you soon!! You were such a good friend and mentor!
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Loren Nelson
October 23, 2024
Jack was one of the Old Guard at West Junior High School when I signed my first teaching contract to teach Minnetonka in 1964. We worked together in the same office, yet a different department for most of my career. Jack was an active member of the teacher's association. We attended a few national MEA national conventions together including one in San Francisco when Nick Duff was running for national president. One evening, after a night of celebrating, we encountered a llama being guarded by a Germn shepherd, tethered to a parking meter. Honest! It was night never to be forgotten, among many other occasions when I learned to appreciate and love Jack, his wit, intelligence and ability to interact with other people.
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