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Kauffman, Joe C. (1900-1968)
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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1968 Jan 18 p. 6
Birth date: 1900
text of obituary:
Heart Attack Fatal To Amish Bishop
Nappanee, Ind. — A heart attack suffered at his home near here Jan. 1 claimed the life of Joe C. Kauffman, 68, a bishop in the Amish church.
A native of Middlefield, Ohio, he was a cabinetmaker and retired farmer. His wife, Lena, died last September.
The large family of survivors includes seven daughters, five sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held at the family home on Jan. 3, with Bishop Henry Miller and Walter Helmuth in charge.