Larry Stephen Kauffman, 68, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:49 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born on February 1, 1954, in Sidney, Ohio, a son of Betty L. (Helmandollar) Fox and the late Donald R. Kauffman.
Larry is survived by two children, Eric (Kelly) Kauffman and Paula (Todd) Hollinger; five grandchildren, Megan Hollinger, Nora Hollinger, Evan Kauffman, Kara Kauffman, and Brice Kauffman; two sisters, Denise Adams, and Lisa (Kevin) James; nieces and nephews, Melanie Noble, Lyndsay (Dylan) Callahan, Brandon (Taylor) James, and Steven Perk; and many great nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, Larry was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Carli Renee Kauffman.
Larry was employed at HBD, where he has worked for 41 years. He was a member of V.F.W. Frank D. Castle Post #1080 in Bellefontaine and was an avid fisherman and NASCAR fan. Larry most especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s school and sporting events.
A visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, August 11, at the Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 210 W. Hayes Street in DeGraff, where Pastor Michael Mitchell will officiate a memorial service at 6 p.m.
Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, DeGraff, is honored to serve the Kauffman family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.