Gary L. Kaufman

      WARSAW- Gary Lee “Butch” Kaufman, 79, died Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at The Laurels of Mt. Vernon.

      He was born Jan. 29, 1946 in Wooster to the late Jacob Urban Kaufman Jr. and Frances Vivian (Sigler) Kaufman Zetty. He was a 1964 graduate of Warsaw High School, and retired in 1995 from Rockwell after 30 years.

      Gary’s passions were farming and taking care of his family. He spent his life helping his dad on their many farms. He loved taking family vacations, enjoyed coffee with friends, crossword puzzles, and the competitive scrabble game. His family usually referred to him as the “Word Doctor”.

      He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dianne Lynette (Lowery) Kaufman, whom he married March 12, 1965; two children, Alice Dunfee, and Ronald (Sharon) Kaufman; grandchildren, Anastasia (Judd) Smailes, Danielle (Daniel) West, Morgan Kaufman, Jarod (Kayla) Kaufman, Mason (Tomara) Clark, Montanna (Robert) Congrove, Tia Moore, Catelin (Alex) Bales, Chelsie (Kyle) Helms, and Cassie (Collin) Conrad; step-grandchildren, Brock (Natalie) Hazen and Adrienne (Ryan) Hardman; great-grandchildren, Jaxson & Joella West, Kay-Lee Smailes, Logan, Aubrey & Brooke West, Kegen, Kaiden & Luna Ross, Lewis & Eleanor Kaufman, Cadence & Mason Bales, and Carson & Korben Helms; step-great-grandchildren, Katelynn, Andrew, Selden & Lydia Hazen, and Lilly & Leo Hardman; a step-great-great-grandchild, Scarlett Hazen; two brothers, Jay D. Kaufman, and John J. (Debra) Kaufman; and a daughter-in-law, Joann Kaufman.

      In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Clyde Kaufman; and a daughter Cindy Kaufman.

      Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2025 at Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw, with Pastor Aaron Dowell officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to service time. Burial will take place at a later date in Valley View Cemetery. FischerFuneralHome.com