Howard Lee Kaufman, 95, died March 1, 2024, at Pine Village, Moundridge, Kan. He was born April 9, 1928, to Christian H. and Lydia (Flickner) Kaufman in rural Moundridge.

He attended Peaceful Grade School. He graduated from Moundridge High School in 1945 and commuted to Bethel College for a year and a half. 

He attended Eden Mennonite Church and was baptized upon his confession of faith in 1943. He served as deacon, choir member and chair of the building committee for the current church, dedicated in 1990.

On Sept. 4, 1950, he married Neva Stucky at Eden Mennonite Church. For 73 and a half years, they raised a family, maintained a business, weathered many storms and celebrated even more accomplishments. Five children were blessed to be nurtured by them: James (Jim) Howard, Keith Allen, Bernice (Berni) Kay, Jeannie Marie and Larry Dean.

Upon their marriage, Howard went into partnership with his dad on the dairy farm. Howard and Neva eventually took over the farm. Howard spent much time volunteering with Mennonite Disaster Service, Mennonite Central Committee, Camp Mennoscah, Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary and Pine Village. He served on the boards of Mid-Kansas Cooperative, Bethel College and the Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale.

He is survived by his wife, Neva, of the home; children Jim, Berni and Larry (Cheri), all of Moundridge;  two granddaughters; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother, Del (Ann).

He was preceded in death by children Keith Allen and Jeannie Marie; sister Ethel Helmer and brothers Virgil and Leland. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Mennoscah, Mennonite Central Committee and Eden Mennonite Church.