1932
Vernon
2016
Vernon L. Kauffman
February 20, 1932 — August 22, 2016
Vernon L. Kauffman passed away peacefully at 2:40 p.m. on August 22, 2016, surrounded by his family.
He was a resident of Chagrin Falls for over 35 years. Vernon was born in Pennsylvania on February 20, 1932. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955 and was stationed in Germany. He graduated first in his class from Kent State University Architectural School. He was a prominent architect with Dalton, Dalton & Newport for over 30 years. He was also a fine artist, painter, avid golfer and tennis player.
Vernon passed with his 2 daughters, Liz and Leslie; granddaughter, Tara; former wife, Beatrice, by his side. He is survived by brothers, Robert, Ernest; and sister, Jean. He is also survived by 1 great-grandchild, Mila. Special thanks to his dear friends, Joe Miller and Marilyn Evans. He is preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Lula Kauffman; and brother, Warren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Friends of Chagrin Falls Library, 100 E. Orange St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022, or Sweet Briar College (Tennis Court Restoration), Box 1057, Sweet Briar, VA 24595.
An artist's reception to honor Vern Kauffman will be held at the Chagrin Falls Library on Thursday, August 25, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. Paintings on display w/refreshments.
He was a resident of Chagrin Falls for over 35 years. Vernon was born in Pennsylvania on February 20, 1932. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955 and was stationed in Germany. He graduated first in his class from Kent State University Architectural School. He was a prominent architect with Dalton, Dalton & Newport for over 30 years. He was also a fine artist, painter, avid golfer and tennis player.
Vernon passed with his 2 daughters, Liz and Leslie; granddaughter, Tara; former wife, Beatrice, by his side. He is survived by brothers, Robert, Ernest; and sister, Jean. He is also survived by 1 great-grandchild, Mila. Special thanks to his dear friends, Joe Miller and Marilyn Evans. He is preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Lula Kauffman; and brother, Warren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Friends of Chagrin Falls Library, 100 E. Orange St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022, or Sweet Briar College (Tennis Court Restoration), Box 1057, Sweet Briar, VA 24595.
An artist's reception to honor Vern Kauffman will be held at the Chagrin Falls Library on Thursday, August 25, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. Paintings on display w/refreshments.
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