Joseph Kauffman

Joseph Edward Kauffman, 55, of Elkhart, IN passed away unexpectedly at home on February 24, 2025. On January 3, 1970, Joseph was born to Abraham and Patricia Kauffman in South Bend, IN. Joseph enjoyed all things Notre Dame and was a huge fan of the Fighting Irish.

Joseph is survived by his daughter, Emily Geiger; sons Nick Kauffman and Ryan Kauffman, and step children Livi Nush and Jacob Nush, all of Elkhart, IN. Surviving is also his older sister Shirley Kauffman, niece Alissa Hollin (Milani, Adrianna, and Layla) and nephew Brandon Perry (Justin, Alex, and Scarlett). Joseph was preceded in death by his father Abraham, who passed in 1978; niece Amy Jo, who passed in 1982; mother, Patricia who passed in 2017, and sister Kim, who passed in 2021.

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A direct cremation will be taking place. There will be no formal visitation or funeral service. Family members will work together to host a celebration of life at a later date.

Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd. Elkhart, IN, 46514 has been entrusted to handle final arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com