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Arthur D. Kauffman, 86

March 11, 2017

Arthur D. Kauffman, 86, lifelong resident of Mount Joy TWP, died Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Masonic Village. He was the son of the late John S. and Mary M. (Dupler) Kauffman. Arthur was married to Rachel Ann (Mummau) Kauffman for 65 years on February 24th.

He was a heavy equipment operator for Glen-Gery Brick in York, then Rohrer’s Quarry in Lititz and D. L. Burkett Excavating in Bainbridge. Along with son Todd, Arthur founded Kauffman Iron Works.

Arthur was a member of Mount Joy Church of God, Moose Lodge 596, Elizabethtown and Milton Grove Sportsmen’s Club.

An outdoorsman, he loved hunting and fishing, traveling, snowmobiling and spending time with his family. Arthur enjoyed remodeling and spending time at his cabin, Mountainside Lodge and running his antique sawmill. He continued the family passion for steam and threshing equipment.

In addition to his wife Rachel, Arthur is survived by their three daughters, Pat, wife of Mike Hamilton of Elizabethtown, Kay, wife of Ed Horst of Elizabethtown and Sharon, wife of Bill Nissley of Mount Joy, son Todd Kauffman husband of Holly (Cassell) Kauffman of Manheim; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and eight siblings. Five siblings preceded Arthur in death.

Arthur’s family will receive friends from 3 to 4 PM, followed by his memorial service at 4 PM, on Friday, March 17, 2017 at the Mount Joy Church of God. Private interment will be in Elizabethtown Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Masonic Village Hospice, One Masonic Dr., Elizabethtown, PA 17022 or to Mount Joy Church of God, 30 East Main St., Mount Joy, PA 17552.

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March 22, 2017

Sorry to hear of Art’s passing. I remember Art and Rachel well as our neighbor’s back in the 1950’s and 60’s. I reflect on when he built the brick house, mainly by himself in the evenings and weekends. I remember “Patsy” (as Pat was called back then). The Nissly’s lived across the street from the Garman’s. I recall Rachel’s serious car accident (that turquoise ’57 Ford was a beauty).
May God comfort all of you in your sorrow as we look to the hope of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ and reunion with our loved ones.
Bob & Barb Nissly P.S. In retirement, I pastor Trinity UMC, Kleinfeltersville. Pat, you might recall by other sibs –
Carol, Ted, and Ned.

March 15, 2017

Rachel We are sorry in your lost but we have lots of good memories. Hold on to the all the good things he will be missed may God keep you and your family’s in his arms. Our prayers are with you and your family. LuAnn and Donald Rohrer

Visitation: Friday, March 17, 2017; 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM; Mount Joy Church of God; 30 East Main St.; Mount Joy, PA
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Services: Friday, March 17, 2017; 4:00 PM; Mount Joy Church of God; 30 East Main St.; Mount Joy, PA
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