Reginald Claire Kauffman

Reginald “Reg” Kauffman, 80, of Calamus, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, doing what he loved, working on his farm.

A Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. Friday, May 5, 2023, at Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt, with a service at 12:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life luncheon will follow at the CALCO in Calamus.

Reginald Claire Kauffman was born September 22, 1942, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Anna (Stalder) Figg, of Buffalo, Iowa. He graduated from West High School in Davenport, and went on to become a Master Carpenter in the Carpenter’s Union Local #4, retiring after 55 years. He married Shirley Ann Nelson on June 8, 1962, in Davenport. The couple settled in Calamus in 1990.

Reg was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He spent decades passing along his extensive knowledge of the outdoors to the younger generations. He was a hot-rod enthusiast, rarely missing a car show or parade. His favorite pastimes were working his farm, and spending time with his family and his Labradors.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley; children, John (Colleen) Kauffman of Bennett, and Amy (Brian) Flynn of Dixon; grandchildren include Amber, Nic, Jeslin, Zac, Collin, and Kevin; and great-grandchildren; a brother, Max (Andi) Kauffman of Blue Grass; special nephews, Mike and David; and other extended family.

He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Anna and Robert Figg, and his brother, Randy (Mary Lou) Kauffman.

Memorials are suggested to the Calamus Fire Department and the Wheatland E.M.S. to thank them for coming to Reg’s aid.

Arrangements are in the care of Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt. Condolences may be expressed at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com

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