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Obituary of Charles Frederick Kauffman
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Charles Frederick Kauffman (age 83) of Herndon, VA continued on his eternal journey with God after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's, on May 4th, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his wife, Yvonne, and their children Chang (Soo-Hee) Lisa, Christopher, Heather (Peter) and Melody (Nelson), and brother, Joseph (Evelyn); grandchildren, Jamie, Brian, Conner, Kaylee, Christopher, Kyra, Jonah, Donovan, Devin, Cameron, and great-grandchild, Dreama Grace.
Born May 13th, 1932 in York, PA to Josephine Kleffman and Charles E. Kauffman, and raised with his younger brother, Joe, by his Aunt Helen Petry after their beloved mother died when he was 16. Charlie was a peacemaker and took early retirement as an engineer with E.P.A. to visit every member of congress with his concerns about nuclear proliferation. He also created and hosted televised Peace Forums at United Christian Parish in Reston, VA, where he was a founding and active member.
Charlie graduated from West York High School, served in the Navy during the Korean War, and received his Bachelors/Masters degrees in Civil/Sanitary engineering from the Univ of Cinn. He traveled worldwide for the EPA, establishing environmental training programs. Charlie was blessed with an entrepreneurial spirit that inspired many varied adventures!
He had many friends from all walks of life and enjoyed learning about different cultures, religions, and all the world had to offer. Charlie was a much beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He lived his life with purpose and meaning, with the objective of being the best person he could be, passing along the knowledge acquired from journeys along the way. Charlie Kauffman made the world a better place with his consistent mantra of "Choose Happiness!"
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Renssalear Polytechnic Institute/Tasier Lab, c/o Kathryn Tiller/Alzheimer's Research, 110th St., Troy, NY 12180 or Hope Made Real (Rwandan Orphanage), PO Box 3222 c/o Arlene brown, Williamsport, PA 17701
Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 pm Sat., May 28th at United Christian Parish, 11508 North Shore Dr., Reston, VA 20190
Online guestbook available at www.adamsgreen.com
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2:00 pm
Saturday, May 28, 2016
United Christian Parish
11508 N Shore Dr.
Reston, Virginia, United States
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