Kenneth Gene Kauffman of Kentwood, MI, formerly a resident of West Lafayette, IN, born June 1, 1938, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, March 20, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Maxwell Kenneth. He is survived by his loving wife, Eleanor; children Tim and Holly (grand-dogs Dino, Enzo, Mini, and Bentley), Patrick and Rebekah (Leland, Ruthie), Aaron and Lynnae (Liza, Annika, Alex), Laura and Ben (Miles, Phoebe); brother, Philip and Eugenie Kauffman (Gwendalyn).
Ken received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from Purdue University where he played baritone in the Purdue Marching Band. He sang barbershop and in his church choir. Ken served on the Lafayette Christian School board as president and was both an elder and deacon at Lafayette Christian Reformed Church and Sunrise Christian Reformed Church. He was always a teacher, including high school math for 36 years. Ken was a lover of the Lord, a servant leader, brilliant planner, selfless provider, and cleverly funny. He thrived and excelled at gardening, wine making, working hard, music making, helping his kids with their homework, and loving his dear wife, Ellie.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2023 at Cook Funeral Home (West building), 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, Michigan. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Cook Memorial Chapel (East building), with visitation from 1-1:45 p.m. prior to service. The service will be livestreamed; please click the "join livestream" button at his obituary on www.cookcaresgrandville.com.
In lieu of flowers, and in memory of Ken, contributions may be made to Faith Hospice. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.
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