Steven Patrick Kauffman of Umatilla passed away in Umatilla on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at the age of 64.
He was born Sept. 18, 1955 in Salem to David and Patricia (Fitzner) Kauffman. Steven lived in several Oregon communities before moving to Hermiston and the surrounding communities forty years ago. He worked as a truck driver throughout his career driving both long haul and local delivery.
Steven enjoyed going hunting and studying history.
He married Pamela Simmons in 1978 and the couple later divorced. In 1985 he married Linda Williams and the couple later divorced.
His is survived by five children Candice Williams, Brandon Kauffman, Jeremy and wife Toni Kauffman, Amanda and husband Nicholas Walker and Erin and husband Bill Frost; 14 grandchildren; brothers, Charlie and Andrew Kauffman; sister, Rebecca Johnson; many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Nicholas Kauffman; and granddaughter, Alex Kauffman.
A Celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Jubilee Lake. To leave an online condolence for the family please go to www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
