Ivan J. Kauffmann

Ivan J. Kauffmann, 94, of Goshen, died early Saturday morning, December 24, 2016 at Greencroft Healthcare where he had been admitted the day before.

He was born November 5, 1922 in Minier, Illinois to John and Alma (Litwiller) Kauffmann.

On May 23, 1946 he married Lola M. Good in Hopedale, Illinois.

She survives along with their children, Mary (Jon) Kauffmann-Kennel of Elkhart, Ruth (Brian Roots) Kauffmann of Deerfield, IL, Paul (Patti Borom) Kauffmann of Columbus, GA, John (Susan Wilgus) Kauffmann of Las Vegas, and James (Deb Sawatsky) Kauffmann of Oak Grove, MN; daughter-in-law, Nancy Kauffmann of Goshen; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Miriam Kauffmann of Goshen; and two brothers, Warren (Maxine) Kauffmann of Normal, IL, and Norman (Sharon) Kauffmann of Goshen.

He was preceded in death by a son, Joel Kauffmann; a granddaughter, Angela Mae Kauffmann; a sister, Nadine Kauffmann; and three brothers, Weldon, Merle and Floyd Kauffmann.

Ivan served as a Mennonite pastor for 50 years in Illinois and Indiana, including Executive Secretary of Mennonite Church General Board, and other church assignments.

He and Lola continued to do volunteer work at Brementowne Manor, Mennonite Church Archives, and office work at Greencroft.

Visitation will be Saturday December 31, 2016 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Gathering Room at College Mennonite Church where an 11:15 a.m. memorial service will take place in the sanctuary.

According to Ivan’s wishes, cremation will take place at Yoder-Culp Crematory.

Memorial gifts may be directed to the Mennonite Church U.S.A. – Executive Board, 718 N. Main St., Newton, KS  67114 or to College Mennonite Church, 1900 S. Main Street, Goshen, IN  46526.