Thomas H. Kaufman

GLANDORF – Tom H. "Tucker" Kaufman, 80 of Glandorf, died surrounded by family at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born August 28, 1942, in Cloverdale, Ohio to Vincent and Lucy (Frank) Kaufman.  He graduated from Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic High School, Ottawa in 1961. On April 28, 1962, Tom married Carol Fortman at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Glandorf.  She survives in Glandorf.

Tom worked as a lineman for Ohio Power/AEP for 36 years. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Glandorf and its Men's Society. He was also a member of the Ottawa Eagles, Glandorf Rod & Gun Club, Port Clinton Elks, Camp Run-A-Muck (Marblehead, Ohio), AEP Veterans Employee Association and Horseshoe Leagues – The Glandorf Nine and Ottawa Eagles.

Tom loved his family and was strong in his Catholic Faith. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing cards, throwing horseshoes, fishing, watching westerns and sports – especially the Cleveland Indians and Browns, and The Ohio State Buckeyes, and spending summers at Lake Erie and winters in Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant daughters: Lori and Jodi Kaufman; four brothers: Rich (Kathleen), Virgil, Ralph (Carol), and Harold Kaufman; and two brothers-in-law: Paul Morman and Ron Yant.

In addition to his wife Carol, Tom is survived by his son, Mark (Janice) Kaufman of Glandorf; his daughter, Lisa (Ron) Doepker of Findlay; nine grandkids: Seminarian Eric Kaufman, Brooke (Tyler) Leatherman, Carrie (Hank) Krendl, Josh (Audrey) Doepker, Molly, Emily, Claire, Zach and Morgan Doepker; seven great-grandkids: Briley, Easton, Larkin and Reece Leatherman, and Carson, Collin and baby Krendl; a brother, John Kaufman; four sisters: Irene Morman, Rosemary (Tom) Wolke, Phyllis (Bob) Frey and Joyce Yant; and two sisters-in-law: Irene Kaufman and Lenora Kaufman.

Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf with Father Kent Kaufman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2 - 8 p.m. on Friday and 9 – 10 a.m. on Saturday at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa. A scripture service will be held at 1:45 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf – towards Masses or the maintenance fund.

Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Glandorf OH 45848