Harvey M. Kauffman, 77, New Paris, died at 8:05 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at Center for Hospice Care, Esther House, Elkhart.

He was born March 26, 1947. His wife, Sue Ann (Stutzman) Kauffman, whom he married Oct. 8, 1970, survives.

He also is survived by six children, Irma (Robert) Kuhns, Milford, Susan (Devon) Kuhns, Etna Green, Glen (Mary Jane) Kauffman, New Paris, Owen (Jeannette) Kauffman, Wakarusa, Nora (David) Hochstetler, Goshen, and Dean (Dora) Kauffman, New Paris; 24 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and six siblings, David (Velma) Kauffman, Nappanee, Floyd (Katie) Kauffman, Barnwell, S.C., Steve (Terry) Kauffman, Nappanee, Norman (Clara) Kauffman, Nappanee, Mary Kauffman, Wakarusa, and Clara (Eli) Borkholder, Bremen.

Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, is handling arrangements.