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James A. Kauffman, 50, of Iowa City, passed from this life Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at his home following a sudden illness. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at 4 p.m., at East Union Mennonite Church fellowship hall. The family will greet friends from 2 – 3:45 p.m., in the fellowship hall. His body has been cremated and a private burial will be held at a later date. A memorial fund has been established for Shelter House in Iowa City. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.
James Alvin Kauffman was born Aug. 18, 1974, in Anamosa, Iowa. He was adopted at an early age by Nyle D. and Lois E. (Miller) Kauffman. He graduated from West High School. James worked on various construction and masonry projects and for Muscatine Metal. He enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs and the Iowa Hawkeyes play football and playing video games. James also enjoyed farm life and riding horses.
Survivors include his father: Nyle (Lauralee) Kauffman of Iowa City; three siblings: Timothy (Kim) Kauffman of Westminster, Colorado, Karl (Sarah) Kauffman of Texas, Sarah (Jason) Biersner of Iowa City; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Preceding James in death was his mother: Lois; and uncle and aunt: John and Loretta Kauffman.
