Jack Leroy Cauffman

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Jack Leroy Cauffman, 83, of Niles, MI, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, MI.

Jack was born August 30, 1938 in Galien, MI to the late Marie and Ross Cauffman. He was proud to have served in the U.S. Army. Jack worked in the foundry at Clark Equipment until his retirement after 22 years, then a production line painter at Packard for 17 years, until working as maintenance for Advanced Irrigation with his son, Ross Cauffman, for 10 years. Jack was a handyman at home as well.  On December 24, 1965, Jack married Nancy Mahan in Buchanan, MI.  He loved spending time with his family.

Jack is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy Cauffman; daughter, Carolyn Norman; sons, Michael Williams, Steven Williams, Ross (Teena) Cauffman; sisters, Thelma Gorbitz, Mary Galbreath, Carrie Waggoner; grandchildren, Michael (Courtney) Williams, Jr., Christopher Williams, Kevin Williams, Amber Williams, Jack Cauffman II; great-grandchildren, Josephine Baker, Makayla Williams, Michael Williams III, Matthew Williams; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Marie and Ross; brother, Chuck Cauffman; and sisters, Maggie Cauffman, Ann Lakin, Ida Wilson.

Visitation for Jack will be held at 11 am on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan, MI. Funeral service will follow the visitation at 1 pm at Galien Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com. Due to COVID-19, we are requesting that masks be worn.

Posted On: Monday, September 20, 2021 3:48 PM