Virginia L. “Ginger” Kauffman, 86, of Urbana, Ohio passed away on Wednesday April 3, 2024, in Springfield Regional Medical Center.
She was born April 2, 1938, in Urbana, Ohio the daughter of the late Clarence and Kathryn (Cooper) Kibler.
Ginger worked as the marketing Director of Assisted Living. She enjoyed helping her community and was part of many different organizations. She was a member of the Board of Caring Kitchen, Board of Champaign Cancer, and she also belonged to the Urbana Senior Center.
Ginger was a true lover of entertainment. She always enjoyed a good round of cards or creating melodies on the piano. Above all, Ginger cherished the time spent surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her children, Kelli Lyn Gabriel, Richard (Lori) Kauffman; grandchildren, Darcy, Hillary, Charlie, Courtney, Matthew, Brenna, Talia, Hunter, Maria, RJ, Chris, Andria; brother, Philip Kibler; and fourteen and a half great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Alfred Kauffman; and granddaughter, Kelsey Kauffman.
A gathering of friends and family will be at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday April 9, 2024, in Vernon Funeral Home, Urbana, Ohio.
Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Aaron Samples officiating.
Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery, Urbana, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Caring Kitchen, 300 Miami St, Urbana, OH 43078, or Champaign County Cancer Association, PO Box 38125 Urbana, OH 43078.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.