Kaufman, Christian C. (1879-1963)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1963 May 30 p. 5

Birth date: 1879 Dec 6

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• Christian C. Kaufman, 83, a resident of the Moundridge community throughout his life and former manager of the Moundridge Telephone co., died at Axtell Hospital here on May 21. Funeral services were held Friday at the First Mennonite Church of Christian, with Rev. Ralph Weber in charge. Mr. Kaufman leaves his wife, Eugenia, and one brother, Andrew H. of Moundridge.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1963 Jun 13 p. 8

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CHRISTIAN C. KAUFMAN

Christian C. Kaufman, son of Joseph N. and Barbara (Graber) Kaufman, was born on a farm in Harvey County, Kan. on Dec. 6, 1879. Later the family moved to McPherson County.

On May 26, 1895, on confession of faith in Jesus Christ as his Redeemer, h was baptized by Rev. Valentine

Krehbiel and received into the First Mennonite Church of Christian, Moundridge, where he was a faithful member. He lived on the farm for a few years, then moved to Moundridge where he was in business till he retired.

On Aug. 6, 1917 he was married to Eugenia Boehmer. It was their privilege to share life's joys and sorrows for over 45 years. An infant son passed on ahead of him. He died on May 21, 1963, at the age of 83 years, five months, and 15 days, leaving his widow, one brother and many relatives and friends.

The Mennonite obituary: 1963 Jun 11 p. 399