![]() ![]() She had an extensive collection of angel Christmas tree ornaments and another set related to her special love for books. For her the Stone Chimney Camp in the Licking Creek Valley was a special place for relaxation, picnics, and feeding the hummingbirds. She liked to travel, especially to national parks and places of historical interest. These included milkweeds which were important for her efforts to preserve Monarch butterflies. Cars slowed down when passing her home as they enjoyed her flowers and other plantings. She also volunteered as a receptionist at the Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center in Belleville. She was involved in the founding of the Mifflin County Mennonite Historical Society and served several terms on the board of directors. She was an active member of the Mattawana Mennonite Church where she served as librarian, congregational historian and loyal contributor to the Willing Workers Sewing Circle. She also served as the school librarian and after her resignation as a teacher she remained at the school in that capacity on a part-time basis. She also had seven nephews and five nieces with whom she stayed in touch.Īfter graduating from Eastern Mennonite College (now University) with a degree in education, she taught several years in eastern Pennsylvania before beginning a long tenure as a teacher of history at Belleville Mennonite School. ![]() She is survived by: five siblings, Duane Kauffman of Lansdale, Dolores (Alvin) Graber of Nappanee, Indiana, Joanne Peachey of Belleville, Alice (Leroy) Miller of McVeytown, and Lance (Karen) Kauffman of McVeytown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Loren Kauffman, and a nephew. 25, 1941 near the Bratton Township village of Mattawana, the daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude (Harshbarger) Kauffman. Online condolences may be offered to the family at was born Jan. Main St., Lewistown, PA 17044 or to the Mifflin County Historical Society, 1 W. In lieu of flow- ers, donations may be made in loving memory of Bob to St. Bob was a kind man with a caring heart and engineering mind.Ī private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. He was a man who could fix anything and fix it well. They were dedicated Penn State football fans and spent many years as season ticket holders.īob was known for his homemade ice cream and bottled root beer, and he enjoyed displaying his model train collection. He also served as a youth basketball and baseball coach.īob and Helen loved traveling, dining out with family and friends and supporting community events. He was a supporter of the United Way of Mifflin-Juniata County, the Salvation Army, the LUMINA Center and the Stone Arch Players. He served on various committees, several terms on church council, and would help during any church service whether reading the lessons or serving as an usher. John’s Lutheran Church in Lewistown, where he was a Sunday school teacher and past president of the church council. Additionally, Bob was an active member of the Mifflin County Round Table of Christians and Jews and was the recipient of the 2012 Brotherhood Citation Award.īob was strongly devoted to his Christian faith. ![]() For 13 years, he was the treasurer for the Mifflin County Historical Society. ![]() He was on the board of directors for the Mifflin County Industrial Development Corporation and the Mifflin- Juniata Area Agency on Aging. He was a member of the Chief Logan Lions Club, the Masons, and Jaffa Shrine. He held numerous position over his 43-year career ending as the Vice President of Environmental Resources. He worked as an industrial engineer and was a dedicated employee of Standard Steel. Many nieces and nephews also loved their “Uncle Inky.”īob served in the U.S. He is also survived by a brother, John (Gail) Ingram of Belleville. He was the proud great- grandpa of Matthew, Levi, and Andrew Hartsock and Jonathan French. Bob cherished spending time with his grandchildren, Jill (Jared) Hartsock, Megan (Ryan) Ingram- French, and Tate Ingram. He is survived by two children, Jeffrey (Anita) of Lewistown and Tracy (Dina) of Hummelstown. They spent 59 years living in Pleasant Acres raising their family. They were married for 66 years when Helen went to heaven in January of this year. In 1954, Bob married the love of his life, Helen L. ![]()
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