Marlin Eugene Kauffman, age 76 of Alto, went peacefully home to his Lord and Savior, Sunday, December 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel (Clemmer) Kauffman; parents, Glen and Edna (Birky) Kauffman; brothers, Donald (Ila) Kauffman, Wayne (Imogene) Kauffman; and brother-in-law, Lee Steiner. He is survived by his wife, Eunice; his children with Rachel, Karl Kauffman, Jeff Kauffman, Karen (Kirt) Stoltzfus; siblings, Ron (Catha) Kauffman, Vera (Chris) Miller, Joan (Palmer) Steiner; grandchildren, Kyle Stoltzfus, Kaleb Stoltzfus, Keegan Stoltzfus, Kole Stoltzfus, Kelsey Stoltzfus; several nieces and nephews; family and friends. Marlin was a self-employed carpenter and enjoyed woodworking. He also loved to hunt and play softball. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2016, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Bowne Mennonite Church, 14076 76th St., Clarksville, MI 48815. Funeral will be held immediately following at 11:30 a.m. at Bowne Mennonite Church, Clarksville. Elder Jim Sutter officiating. Interment Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Bowne Mennonite Church.
