Gary Lynn Kaufman, of Lenexa, KS passed away on August 9, 2024 at the age of 81. Gary was born January 21, 1943 to Alfred M. and Elsie (Zerger) Kaufman in McPherson, Kansas. He grew up on the family farm, just east of McPherson with his brother Robert. Gary spent his elementary days at Centennial and graduated from McPherson High School in 1961. He was baptized at Eden Mennonite Church in Moundridge, Kansas on May 17, 1959.
Gary obtained his associates degree in Computer Science Technology from the Kansas Technical Institute in Salina in 1968. He then moved to Kansas City and started working as a computer programmer for Butler Manufacturing Co., where he worked for a whopping 43 years, until 2011.
On July 25, 1970, Gary married Katherine Regier at Halstead Mennonite Church. They celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary just a few weeks ago. The couple enjoyed working together throughout the years on various projects, and Gary shared his many talents and strong work ethic with their two children, David and Jennifer. Gary was a member of Rainbow Mennonite Church, which was a vital part of his life.
He is survived by his wife, Katherine; son, David and grandchildren Benjamin, Elise and Joshua; and daughter, Jennifer Borcherding (Scott) and grandchildren Lincoln and Adelyn. Preceding him in death were his parents; brother Robert Kaufman; and niece Crystal Kaufman.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, August 16, 2024 at Eden Mennonite Church Cemetery, rural Moundridge, KS. A luncheon will follow the burial at the church. Memorial services will take place at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 17, at Rainbow Mennonite Church, Kansas City, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mennonite Disaster Relief Fund or Rainbow Mennonite Church in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.