Ronald E. Kauffmann, 76, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 7, 2013, at his home in Shawano. Ron was born Sept. 19, 1937, in Tigerton, a son of the late Earl and Wilma (Reinert) Kauffmann. He grew up in Tigerton and was a graduate of Tigerton High School. Following school, Ron enlisted in the United States Army on Aug. 22, 1958. Ron served his country for over seven years in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1964. Following service, Ron stayed out on the East Coast and worked as a chef. He was united in marriage to the former Dorothy Masse and the couple stayed out East until 1978, when they moved to Shawano. While living in Shawano, Ron worked various jobs, as he was a man of many trades. His wife, Dorothy, preceded him in death in 1988. Ron loved to cook and bake, as well as hunt and fish. He was also a member of the Tigerton American Legion. Ron is survived by his daughter, Kris Kauffmann Skalitzky, of Shawano, and his three grandchildren, Gage Skalitzky, Shania Skalitzky and McKenzie Danielson, all of Shawano. He is further survived by two sisters, Roseann (Bill) Hermann, of Bowler, and Etta Bohardt, of Shawano. One brother, Butch (Sigrid) Kauffmann, of Michigan, also survives him. Ron was preceded in death by a sister, Corrine Kauffmann. The family will receive relatives and friends at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano on Thursday, July 11, from 5-7 p.m. Private family committal with full military honors will take place at Lake Drive Cemetery, town of Wescott . Online condolences at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.
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