John G. Kaufmann, age 79, Tomahawk, formerly of Birnamwood, died Sunday, January 30, 2005 at Riverview Terrace Nursing Home, Tomahawk. He was born April 21, 1925 in Sheboygan, the son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Trumm) Kaufmann. On April 24, 1954 John was united in marriage to Geraldine Twaroski at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Birnamwood. She preceded him in death on July 8, 2001. John was formerly employed at Marathon Electric, Wausau and operated a dairy farm in the town of Norrie. He later moved to Tomahawk to operate a resort until he retired. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, making sausage but especially camping with children and grandchildren. Survivors include six children; Jeff (Jacqueline) Kaufmann, Madison, Christine (John) Gray, Eagle River, Dennis (Connie) Kaufmann, Birnamwood, Constance (Bruce) FauFau and Kathleen Kaufmann, all of Tomahawk and Matthew (Cathleen) Kaufmann, Madison, eight grandchildren, Sara, Justin, Margot, Courtney, Adam, Kody, Haley and Keagon and two sisters, Marion (Edward) Matz Sr. and Lorraine (George) Twaroski, all of Birnamwood and his beloved pet wiener dog, Schnapps. In addition to his wife and parents, John was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ellen, one brother, Alois and two sisters, Bernice Silsby and Theresa Kunst. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am, Thursday, February 3, 2005 at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Birnamwood. Fr. Everard Scesney O.F.M. will officiate. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 9:00 am until the time of services at the church. Schmidt Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
John G. Kaufmann, age 79, Tomahawk, formerly of Birnamwood, died Sunday, January 30, 2005 at Riverview Terrace Nursing Home, Tomahawk. He was born April 21, 1925 in Sheboygan, the son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Trumm) Kaufmann. On April 24, 1954 John was united in marriage to Geraldine Twaroski at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Birnamwood. She preceded him in death on July 8, 2001. John was formerly employed at Marathon Electric, Wausau and operated a dairy farm in the town of Norrie. He later moved to Tomahawk to operate a resort until he retired. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, making sausage but especially camping with children and grandchildren. Survivors include six children; Jeff (Jacqueline) Kaufmann, Madison, Christine (John) Gray, Eagle River, Dennis (Connie) Kaufmann, Birnamwood, Constance (Bruce) FauFau and Kathleen Kaufmann, all of Tomahawk and Matthew (Cathleen) Kaufmann, Madison, eight grandchildren, Sara, Justin, Margot, Courtney, Adam, Kody, Haley and Keagon and two sisters, Marion (Edward) Matz Sr. and Lorraine (George) Twaroski, all of Birnamwood and his beloved pet wiener dog, Schnapps. In addition to his wife and parents, John was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ellen, one brother, Alois and two sisters, Bernice Silsby and Theresa Kunst. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am, Thursday, February 3, 2005 at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Birnamwood. Fr. Everard Scesney O.F.M. will officiate. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 9:00 am until the time of services at the church. Schmidt Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
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