Lucas Jay "Luke" Kaufman

Lucas Jay "Luke" Kaufman obituary, Continental, OH

Lucas Jay "Luke" Kaufman

Lucas Kaufman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home - Jackson Township on Oct. 16, 2025.

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Lucas Jay "Luke" Kaufman
KALIDA – Lucas Jay "Luke" Kaufman, 29, of Kalida, passed away at 4:41 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. He was born February 27, 1996, in Lima to Darren and Kathy (Morman) Kaufman, they survive in Kalida.
Luke is also survived by a brother: Ben (Kalyn) Kaufman of Columbus; a nephew: Leo Kaufman of Columbus; maternal grandmother: Judy Morman of Columbus Grove; his two dogs: Murphy and Winston; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is preceded in death by a brother, Kyle Kaufman; maternal grandfather, Bob Morman; and paternal grandparents, Leon and Marilyn Kaufman.
Luke loved his dogs and playing online video games with his cousins and friends. So many knew Luke and to know him was definitely to love him. Luke was our hero. He showed us how to love, how to be strong and how to smile every day despite the turmoil life threw his way. He loved fiercely. His wit and charm made everyone smile. We'll miss him every day, but know he's without pain and with eternal happiness.
Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township.
Memorial donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio or Polycystic Kidney Foundation

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