Edgar Lee Kauffman

April 21, 1931 – June 12, 2020

Edgar Lee Kauffman, age 89, of Plain City passed away at his home, Friday evening, June 12, 2020. Born April 21, 1931 in Plain City, Ohio and was the only son of nine children born to late Erwin and Anna (Keim) Kauffman.

Ed was a Past Worshipful Master of Urania Lodge #311 F&AM, also active member Scottish Rite and member of Aladdin Temple Shrine. Past Patron of OES, Elizabeth Chapter #56 and current member of Caroline Chapter #39. He worked on the family farm prior to starting his own plumbing business in 1966 and semi-retired in 1993. Ed served as a former Jerome Township Trustee and is a current member of the New Hope Church.

Preceded in death along with his parents; sons: William C. Kauffman – 1961, Kevin L. Kauffman – 1984; sisters: Irene Allen, Anna Mae Miller, Mary Plank, Ruth Mast.

Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Carol (Chapman) Kauffman whom he married September 29, 1956. children: Krista Precourt, Kenneth (Kym) Kauffman, Carolyn (Jay) Turner; grandchildren: Rachel Precourt, Charles Precourt, Jacob Precourt, Joshua Miller, Christian “CJ” Miller, Jim Kauffman, Kyle (Lexi) Kauffman, Nicole (Andrew) Berczelly; great-grandchildren: Chase Wilson, Connor Manning, Sicily, Paisley and Lorelei Kauffman; sisters: Helen (James) Thurmond, Jean (Homer) Swartzentruber, Betty Silks, Carol (Jeff) French.

Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, June 27, 2020 at New Hope Church, 4739 W. Powell Rd, Powell, Ohio 43065 with Masonic and Eastern Star services. Pastor Steve Norden officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to National Church Residences Hospice, 2245 N. Bank Dr., Columbus, Ohio 43220. Visit fergusonfuneralhomeinc.com to share a special memory or message.