Daniel “Danny” Joseph Kaufman, 66, passed away peacefully at his home in Greenville, TX on December 19, with his family at his side.
Born in Kansas City, KS, Dan grew up in the Springhill-Hillsdale-Paola, KS area. He graduated Springhill High School in 1969 and went on to earn his degree in Electronic Engineering from Schweitzer Technical School in Wichita, KS. After obtaining his degree he went to work for Texas Instruments as Equipment Engineer in Houston, TX., and later relocated to the Dallas TX Texas Instruments location where he continued his career until his retirement after 33 years of dedicated service.
His activities included the love of the great outdoors, hiking, camping, mountain climbing, bird hunting and was an avid gardener. Dan enjoyed taking the back roads for adventure and living life at a slower pace. He particularly enjoyed the company of family, friends and neighbors, Dan never met a stranger. His favorite parting phrase “Happy trails to you” is how he wanted to say goodbye to all those he loved.
He enjoyed being a part of the community and the Catholic Church where he participated in numerous charitable events. He was an active member in the Greenville local chapter Knights of Columbus where he served as a 3rd Degree Knight.
Dan is survived by his wife of 24 years, Sue Margaret Kaufman of Greenville, daughters Megan Kaufman of Greenville and Kristina Gwinn of Clifton Park, New York, sister Julie Hilton and husband Bill of Olathe, Kansas, nephew John Hilton, nieces Sara Gamblin and Emily Hilton, and 1 granddaughter. He leaves behind many other relatives and numerous lifelong friends.
Dan is preceded in death by his parents Kenneth Kaufman and Betty (DeVader) Kaufman of Greeley, KS.
A memorial service will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Commerce. A Celebration of life and burial will follow in Hillsdale, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the local Knights of Columbus.