WARREN R. KAUFMANN ’50

Warren Russell Kaufmann, 86, of Sarasota and formerly of Syosset, NY, passed away Feb. 18, 2016. He is survived by his wife, of 65 years, Cynthia J. Kaufmann.

He was also preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey (Beth) A. Kaufmann, 57.

Mr. Kaufmann was a 1st Lieutenant United States Army Korean War veteran having been stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany. He served his basic training at Ft. Bliss, in El Paso, TX.

He graduated from Hempstead High School in 1946 and received his BA at Wesleyan University.
In addition to his wife survivors include his two daughters, Joanne (Tony) Cinelli and Janette (Mark) Harrison, of Sarasota; his son, James (Michele) Kaufmann, of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Anthony, Christine, Joshua, Deanna, Rebecca, Rachel, Matthew, Jonathon, and Sarah, 5 great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Wounded Warrior Project.

A memorial service will be conducted Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 at 11:00am at the Beautiful Savior LCMS, 7461 Prospect Rd., Sarasota, FL 34243.