William R. Kauffman, age 92, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Genesis Center, Troy.  He was born on July 23, 1924 in Tipp City, OH to the late Orel C. and Lena M. (Elliott) Kauffman.  He was married to Norma Jean (Brewster) and she preceded him in death.

Bill is survived by his children:  Cherill Gillette of Troy; Regina Kauffman of Troy; Walt (Linda) Stutz of AZ; Joe (Megan) Stutz of Troy and Rusty (Donna) Kauffman of PA; ten grandchildren: Michelle Robbins, Lauren Stutz, Jennifer Stutz, Trevor Stutz, Zachary Stutz, Ian Stutz, Kailyn Moos, Kyra Moos, William Kauffman, and Nicole Kauffman and three great-grandchildren: Sarah Robbins, Lee Robbins and Matthew Moos.  In addition to his parents and his spouse, he was preceded in death by his sister: Annabelle Gates and brothers:  Robert Kauffman and Pat Kauffman.

Bill served his country in the US Marine Corp and US Air Force during WWII and Korean War.  He was a member of the VFW Post of Pleasant Hill and Masonic Lodge in Dayton.  He was retired from Dayton Exel.

A memorial service will be held at 12:30 PM on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, OH with Hospice Chaplain Mollie Magee officiating.  Interment will be held in Wheelock Cemetery, Nashville, OH with Veterans Memorial Honor Guard services.  The family will receive friends from 10:30AM – 12:30 PM on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, PO Box 502, Troy, OH 435373.  Condolences may be expressed to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.