GOSHEN – Dana C. Kauffman, 86, passed away Dec. 9, 2015, at Courtyard Healthcare after an extended illness. He was born May 25, 1929, in Clinton Township, to Alvin and Alma Showalter Kauffman. On Oct. 9, 1954, at Solomon’s Creek Church, he married Carol L. Hapner, who survives. A lifelong area resident, he was a charter member of People’s Bible Church. His passion was for Hereford cattle and he was involved with his children’s and grandchildren’s beef cattle projects at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. He served during the Korean War with the U.S. Army. A lifelong farmer, he also picked up canned milk and was a construction worker for 38 years with DJ Construction. Also surviving are two sons, Gregory (and spouse Alice) Kauffman, Cromwell, and Gary (and spouse Patti) Kauffman, Millersburg; two daughters, Kimber Bickel, Nappanee, and Jennifer Kauffman, Warsaw; a sister, Gladys Hershberger, Goshen; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Loa Miller, Jennie Pletcher and Maxine Kauffman. Services will be at 10 a.m. Dec. 16 at People’s Bible Church, with Pastor John Randolph officiating. Burial will be in Solomon Creek Cemetery. Calling is from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. service Dec. 16. ***** Memorials to People’s Bible Church or Elkhart County 4-H Corporation. Condolences via www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com
