OBIT: Richard J. "Dick" KAUFMAN Sr., 1986, Boswell, Somerset County, PA

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  KAUFMAN
  
  Richard J. "Dick" Kaufman Sr., 68, Boswell RD 1, was called home to be with
  his Savior and Lord on Nov. 8, 1986.  Born Sept. 9, 1918, in Conemaugh
  Township, son of Allen Webster and Annie C. (Spory) Kaufman.  Preceded in
  death by parents; brother, Lester Ray.  Survived by widow, former Reda P.
  Alwine; and these children: Verna J., wife of Harvey R. Horner Sr.; Rachel
  P., wife of I. William Horner; Richard J. Jr., married to former Marilynn
  Woy; Ellis J., married to former Shirleen Eash; Allen J., married to former
  Gloria Gindlesperger, all of Boswell RD 1; nine grandchildren; one
  great-granddaughter.  Brother of: Edith C., widow of William F. Geyer; Leon
  W., married to former Edna Alwine; and Minnie K., wife of H. Ray
  Gindlesperger, all of Hollsopple RD 2.  Life member of Thomas Mennonite
  Church, where he served on church council and was a Sunday school teacher
  for many years.  Member and delegate of Milk Marketing Inc.  Also member of
  Pennsylvania Co-op Potato Growers Association and was selected Potato King
  of Pennsylvania in 1969.  Served 12 years on school board and 10 years as
  treasurer of former Johnstown Mennonite School.  Celebrated 47th wedding
  anniversary April 8, 1986.  Retired prominent Jenner Township farmer. 
  Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Hoffman Funeral
  Home, Main Street, Boswell.  Service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Thomas
  Mennonite Church, where remains will lie in state from 10 a.m. until the
  time of service, Pastors Norman Moyer, Donald Speigle and Stanley Freed. 
  No viewing at church.  Interment, church cemetery.  In lieu of flowers,
  memorial contributions to Somerset Community Hospital Hospice or American
  Cancer Society would be appreciated.  Dick had a very special love for his
  Lord and it was his prayer that others would come to know his Savior.
  
  Daily American, November 10, 1986
  
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