Calling(s)

Thursday, June 24, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Maple Grove Church, Topeka

Friday, June 25, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Maple Grove Church, Topeka

Service

Friday, June 25, 2:00 PM Maple Grove Church, Topeka

Obituary

Levi E. "Ole Farley" Kauffman, 75, of Wolcottville died on Father's Day, Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born April 23, 1946, in Arthur, Illinois, to Eli and Bertha (Herschberger) Kauffman.

On November 27, 1980, in Las Vegas, Nevada, he married Janice Carol (Hicks) Campbell.

Mr. Kauffman was the Director of Manufacturing for Starcraft RV in Topeka where he had worked for over 40 years. He was dedicated to his position in recreational vehicle management.

He was a member of the Maple Grove Church in Topeka.

Levi was a perfectionist in every sense of the word. Whether he was installing drywall or hanging a wallpaper mural, it had to be done exact. Being an expert craftsman, his woodworking skills were meticulous. He loved fishing and mowing the lawn. And, he dearly loved his children and grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife, Janice Kauffman of Wolcottville; four daughters, Cheri (David) Perkins of LaGrange, Karla (Rich) Robertson of Magnolia, Texas, Sheila (Mike) Bentley of Pleasant South Carolina, and Sharon (Jason) Dimon of Sarasota, Florida; two sons, Ryan Kauffman of Howe and Ronnie S. Campbell; ten grandchildren; two sisters, Linda (Al Mast) Schrock of Wolcottville and Liz (Kenny) Mullett of Nappanee; two brothers, Robert (Debra) Kauffman of Goshen and David (Karen) Kauffman of Wolcottville: and a sister-in-law, Alanna Kauffman of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Willard Kauffman; a sister, Anna Helmuth; and a brother-in-law, Jim Helmuth.

Funeral services will be Friday, June 25, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the Maple Grove Church in Topeka with Pastor Jason Gingerich and Pastor Harold Gingerich officiating.

Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Ben Fry, David Perkins, Andy Skinner, Jeremy Diehl, Jeff Helmuth, and Larry Hicks.

Visitation is Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Maple Grove Church in Topeka and one hour prior to the service on Friday.

Preferred memorials may directed to the funeral home for expenses.

Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State road 9 North, Wolcottville is assisting the family with arrangements.

View a video tribute after Thursday or share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com