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Walter Kaufman

May 31, 1922 — March 27, 2004

Walter Kaufman

Walter "Junior" Kaufman, age 81 of St. Johns, Michigan passed away Saturday, March 27, 2004 at Ovid Healthcare Center, Ovid, Michigan.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. Mr. Kam Washburn & Mr. Dennis Baese will officiate with burial at Duplain Township Cemetery, Michigan. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M.
Junior was born on May 31, 1922 in Victor Township, Michigan, the son of Walter B. & Alice ( Parker ) Kaufman. He graduated from Elsie High School with the class of 1939. He married Jessie Armstrong on August 25, 1979 in Dewitt, Michigan. He owned and operated Kaufman Construction & was a franchise dealer for Butler Building and Bins. Junior enjoyed woodworking, carving, and fishing. He was a life member of Elsie Masonic Lodge. He resided most of his life in the Elsie area.
He is survived by his wife Jessie Kaufman of St. Johns, MI, Daughter: Becky Kaufman of Nashville, TN, Son: Herman Kaufman of St. Johns, MI, his childrena�(TM)s Mother: Edith Kaufman of St. Johns, MI, 4 Grandchildren, 9 Great grandchildren, 1 Sister: Nellie & J.D. Washburn of St. Johns, MI, 2 Step sons: Kent & Judy Armstrong of Dewitt, MI, Kirk & Judy Armstrong of Grand Ledge, MI, 8 Step grandchildren, 10 Step great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and Special Daughter: Chris Salters of St. Johns, MI. He is predeceased by his parents, 1 daughter Hazel Ann, and granddaughter Trudy Kaufman Rogers.
Memorials may be made to Rochester Colony School Fund. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.

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