Cole S. Kauffman, 63, of Manheim passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Hershey Medical Center. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Shirley Zell Wright, Kirby Wright of Manheim, stepfather, and Isaac Kauffman of Lancaster. Cole was the loving husband of Ruth E. Cramer Kauffman and they would have celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary this month. He retired this past February after thirty years from R.R. Donnelly, Lancaster. Cole graduated from Manheim Central High School in 1972 and was a member of Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church, Manheim. His interests included camping, fishing and he loved to spend time with his family.
Surviving in addition to his wife, stepfather, and father are three children, Joby, husband of Robin Kauffman of Christiansburg, Virginia, Jason, husband of Farah Kauffman of Lancaster, and Nicole, wife of Jeremy Weniger of Branchburg, New Jersey, three grandchildren, Vivian, Jasper, and Joel Kauffman, a brother, Timothy, husband of Cindy Kauffman of Landisville and a sister, Cindy, wife of Steve Armer of Lititz.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM. There will be a public viewing at the funeral home on Sunday from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM and again on Monday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, those desiring, may send contributions in Cole’s memory to American Stroke Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.