(1955 Graduate Of Pettisville High School)
Glenn Dale Kauffman, 87, was welcomed into his heavenly home on June, 18, 2024. He was born on January 15, 1937 to Orval and Cora (Short) Kauffman, the oldest of four children.
He married Mabel Ann Rupp on May 25, 1956 and together they enjoyed 68 years of marriage. Glenn graduated from Pettisville High School in 1955.
When in 5th grade, Glenn accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized at Central Mennonite Church. After marriage Glenn and Mabel Ann became Charter Members at North Clinton Church in Wauseon, where he shared his natural gift of music.
He sang in many different quartets throughout his life, sharing in nursing homes, rescue missions, funerals and weddings.
He was the church song leader for many years and most recently participated on the worship team for the traditional worship service.
He was also a Sunday School teacher with Mabel Ann, teaching grades 3-5 for many years. Together they also served in voluntary service in Lacota, Michigan, working at a daycare for migrant children.
Raised on the family farm, Glenn learned the value of hard work and enjoyed working in his shop. He began his life-long career as a truck driver and enjoyed life on the road, often listening and singing along to gospel music. His time on the road also included traveling on the motorcycle, taking solo and group trips across the country.
Glenn found pleasure in restoring antique tractors and implements after retirement. This hobby also included the Threshers Convention and the annual “Plow Day” with a group of area men and their two-cylinder John Deere tractors.
In addition, he enjoyed the tractor show at Sauder Village as well as plowing gardens and fields for anyone who needed his help.
Glenn loved to visit with people and had a gift for telling stories and jokes. It gave him great joy to make people laugh, often making an ordinary day better with his wit.
In recent years, his routine included breakfast at Ryan’s with friends and “Union” meetings with cohorts at McDonalds or Wendy’s.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Evelyn Rychener. He is survived by his wife Mabel Ann, and children: Douglas (Norma) and Karen (Marc) Fruth of Archbold, Ronald (Dawn) and Brent (Heidi) of Wauseon, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, brother Donald (Janet) of Omaha, NE, sister Mary (Ronald) Short of Archbold, and brother-in-law, Larry Rychener, of Wauseon.
The family was grateful to spend time by his side during these last weeks – sharing stories and laughter together. They also wish to express thanks to all who visited, prayed and supported them during this time.
Friends and family are welcomed to attend his visitation on Friday, June 21st from 3 to 8 p.m. as well as his Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 22nd at North Clinton Church, Wauseon. Interment will be held at the Pettisville Cemetery at 9:30 AM on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be given to North Clinton Church or Little Eden Camp – where the family vacationed together for over 60 years. Short Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
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