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Bill moved with his family from Lansing to Philadelphia, PA during his youth, where he attended Friend's Central School in his high school years. He then attended Dickenson College in Carlisle, PA. and continued to Temple Medical School in Philadelphia. Here he earned his Doctorate in Internal Medicine, and met his future wife, nurse Hazel Keller. After service in the U.S. Navy, Bill and Hazel opened and operated a family care practice in Selinsgrove, PA, before relocating to fill a need in the freshly built community of Levittown PA, partnering with former Dickenson classmate Dr. Gordon Pauley in his booming family practice.
Bill was a skilled and trusted family physician to generations of Levittown residents, serving his patients for over 50 years. He was active in Boy Scouts and the Exchange Club of Levittown and Newtown. He and his family enjoyed vacations on the Jersey Shore, fishing, skiing, and boating on the Delaware River and the Chesapeake Bay.
Bill was a member of Emily Methodist Church of Levittown, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Huntington Valley and the New Life Christian Church of Newtown. He was the devoted husband of 72 years to Hazel (Keller) Cauffman. He was predeceased by his parents Josef and Gertrude, brother Peter (Grace), sister Mary Joanne Richardson (Henry) and wife Hazel. He is survived by daughters Susan (Rich) Wagner, Mary Cauffman, and sons Bill (Karen) Cauffman and Kris Cauffman. He was the proud grandfather of Kaitlyn (Joel) Casale, Christina (Jeff) Ward and Kevin Cauffman. He was great-grandfather of Hudson Ward and Julian Casale. Bill was also a loving uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to Bill's Life Celebration on Friday, March 7, 2025 from 10 to 11 AM, and to his funeral service at 11:00 AM at New Life Christian Church, 4 Freedom Way, Newtown, PA 18940. Interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA at 1 PM with Navy Funeral Honors. Memorial contributions in William's name may be made to Shared Wellness, 185 Titus Ave, Warrington, PA 18976 or by https://www.sharedsupportsouth.org/donations for the support of his daughter, Mary Cauffman and Mary's organization. Donation link at bottom of page
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LEONA HOLLENDEN
March 4, 2025
TO SUE, MARY, BILL, KRIS: MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND LOVE ON THE PASSING OF YOUR DAD. HE WAS THE MOST CARING AND CONSIDERATE DR. THAT I EVER MET
ALWAYS HAD TIME FOR YOU NO MATTER WHAT. HE MADE HIS NAVY COFFEE EVERY MORNING, WOULD MAKE YOUR HAIR STAND UP L.O.L BUT WE DRANK IT.. HE SAW MY SON AND DAUGHTER SINCE THEY WERE LITTLE. WORKED FOR HIM 25 YEARS. WAS MY PLEASURE. HE LIKED GOING OUT ON HIS BOAT AND TOOK US ALONG. WE WERE LIKE FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU DR. CAUFFMAN WE WILL MISS YOU./ LOVE LEONA
LEONA HOLLENDEN
March 4, 2025
To Sue, Mary, Bill, Kris: My deepest sympathy and love on the passing of your Dad. He was one of the kindest, caring doctor I ever knew. Nothing was to much for him and never to busy to see you. We were a family back then not a number. I worked for him for 25 years. he will be missed very much.God bless him. He made navy coffee every morning, made your hair stand on end. L.O.L. Loved being out on his boat. Michael went to him since he was. little also my daughter Lisa You will be missed Dr. CAUFFMAN
LEONA HOLLENDEN
March 4, 2025
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Joanne
March 3, 2025
Dr. Caufman was our family physician since we moved to Levittown in the early 60's. I remember all three of the doctors were willing to make house calls. My Mom seemed to have them on "speed dial" for me. Dr. Caufman continued to be my mom's physician. They were born a day and a year apart. He became a friend to her for life.
Janemarie litz
March 1, 2025
My deepest condolences to the family! He was a kind and caring human!
Nancy Daniels
March 1, 2025
He was our beloved family physician for years even making house calls when my grandfather was unable to walk. I remember his gentle demeanor and humor which made going to the doctor´s a good thing. I was never frightened. He has always been remembered within our family with gratitude and affection. Nancy Borkey Daniel´s
Robert Rosenzweig
February 27, 2025
I am so sorry to hear that he passed. I knew him for over 60 years.
Ginger Casey
February 25, 2025
What a wonderful Doctor and Man; It was a pleasure to work for him. Deepest condolences to the family .
Judith Haneman Reid
February 23, 2025
Dear Sue, Mary, Bill, and Kris,
I'm sorry to learn of your parents passing.
Your mother and father were very kind to me and I remember them very fondly. I always loved the way they related to my mother and father. And their faith was demonstrated by the selfless way they lived.
I offer you my heartfelt sympathy.
Judith Haneman Reid
Alice Lynn
February 22, 2025
Dr Cauffman was a great Doctor and fantastic human beings. He cared about his patients and employees. Nothing was ever too much for him. We lost a wonderful person but Hazel and Doc will continue together in Heaven until we meet again.
Condolences to his family who they adored and may they both RIP
Sue Lewis
February 20, 2025
Dr Cauffman was my personal physician as well as my employer. I worked for Medical Arts for 40 years and he always treated his employees like family and would do anything to help us in any way. He was kind,dedicated,personable and loving.
I will miss him and all his caring ways and his expertise. I know he was meant to be with Hazel again. Such a wonderful couple.
Julie Cauffman ( Cooke)
February 20, 2025
Uncle Bill was like a second Dad to me.
I will always remember his joy and laughter.
I will miss his kindness, calm, determination, stubbornness, generosity to help all of us, great love, creativity, spontaneity, and joy of life.
Uncle Bill always helped the family medically and personally.
I can imagine that he is playing pranks with his brother Pete, my dad, on their sister Mary. With my Mom, Grace, Pete´s wife and Aunt Hazel, Uncle Bill´s wife, and Uncle Henry, Aunt Mary´s husband looking on and laughing and dancing with hats on doing THE PETE to "ELVIRA"!
I will love and miss you forever, Uncle Bill.
Love your niece, Julie
Tony Haneman
February 20, 2025
Thank you for being such a great neighbor during my growing-up years in Levittown, Dr. Cauffman. R.I.P.
Robert J. Miklas, USN.
February 19, 2025
Bill, you are now relieved from general quarters. A job well done fellow navy veteran. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Smooth sailing shipmate.
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