Michael Louis Kaufman, 71, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by loved ones.
Mike was born on September 15, 1949 to Donald and Anne (nee: Dorse) Kaufman in Racine. He was a life-long resident of Racine. You could often catch Mike out on one of the local municipal golf courses or gathered with friends watching the Raiders at Horlick Field.
He attended St. Catherine's High School, graduating in 1967. Mike was in the National Guard, and a long-time member of the Johnson Park Golf Course. He was an avid sports fan, especially for the Packers, Bucks and Brewers. He was a football season ticket holder and cherished spending time with his family, cheering on the Packers from the north end-zone of Lambeau Field.
Mike was a drum and bugle corps enthusiast - a soloist for the Racine Scouts, Boys of 76 and the senior Racine Kilties. Well known and liked in the community, Mike was asked to perform and did with the Royal Airs alumni corps of Chicago and the St. Kevin's Emerald Knights alumni corps of Boston. He was widely known for his encyclopedic and immediate recall of drum corps trivia.
He was employed by Jos. Lawrence and Garbo Motors for many years, retiring in 2017. He was a career salesperson, well respected by management and customers for his knowledge, courtesy and professionalism.
Mike will be deeply missed by his sons: Andy (Ginger Wilcox) Kaufman, and Christopher Kaufman; brother, Jim Kaufman; grandchildren, Micaela and Gavin; nieces, Rhyanna Kaufman and Sammi (Kyle) Marinac; great nieces: Lilie and Piper. He is further survived by other close relatives and a tremendous circle of friends.
A memorial service and a celebration of Michael's life will be held at a later date.
Online condolences to sturinofuneralhome.com
STURINO FUNERAL HOME
3014 Northwestern Ave. Racine, WI
262-632-4479
No memorial events are currently scheduled.
=GUEST BOOK=
RIP Mike!
Julie Carls-Mohrbacher
May 2, 2021
To a great horn player and a great friend. Rest in peace.
Richard "Ace" Pramer
May 2, 2021
A good man, rest in peace my friend.
Bill & Suzanne Roetzer
May 1, 2021
Mike was born on September 15, 1949 to Donald and Anne (nee: Dorse) Kaufman in Racine. He was a life-long resident of Racine. You could often catch Mike out on one of the local municipal golf courses or gathered with friends watching the Raiders at Horlick Field.
He attended St. Catherine's High School, graduating in 1967. Mike was in the National Guard, and a long-time member of the Johnson Park Golf Course. He was an avid sports fan, especially for the Packers, Bucks and Brewers. He was a football season ticket holder and cherished spending time with his family, cheering on the Packers from the north end-zone of Lambeau Field.
Mike was a drum and bugle corps enthusiast - a soloist for the Racine Scouts, Boys of 76 and the senior Racine Kilties. Well known and liked in the community, Mike was asked to perform and did with the Royal Airs alumni corps of Chicago and the St. Kevin's Emerald Knights alumni corps of Boston. He was widely known for his encyclopedic and immediate recall of drum corps trivia.
He was employed by Jos. Lawrence and Garbo Motors for many years, retiring in 2017. He was a career salesperson, well respected by management and customers for his knowledge, courtesy and professionalism.
Mike will be deeply missed by his sons: Andy (Ginger Wilcox) Kaufman, and Christopher Kaufman; brother, Jim Kaufman; grandchildren, Micaela and Gavin; nieces, Rhyanna Kaufman and Sammi (Kyle) Marinac; great nieces: Lilie and Piper. He is further survived by other close relatives and a tremendous circle of friends.
A memorial service and a celebration of Michael's life will be held at a later date.
Online condolences to sturinofuneralhome.com
STURINO FUNERAL HOME
3014 Northwestern Ave. Racine, WI
262-632-4479
No memorial events are currently scheduled.
=GUEST BOOK=
RIP Mike!
Julie Carls-Mohrbacher
May 2, 2021
To a great horn player and a great friend. Rest in peace.
Richard "Ace" Pramer
May 2, 2021
A good man, rest in peace my friend.
Bill & Suzanne Roetzer
May 1, 2021
Michael Louis Kaufman, 71, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by loved ones.
Mike was born on September 15, 1949 to Donald and Anne (nee: Dorse) Kaufman in Racine. He was a life-long resident of Racine. You could often catch Mike out on one of the local municipal golf courses or gathered with friends watching the Raiders at Horlick Field.
He attended St. Catherine's High School, graduating in 1967. Mike was in the National Guard, and a long-time member of the Johnson Park Golf Course. He was an avid sports fan, especially for the Packers, Bucks and Brewers. He was a football season ticket holder and cherished spending time with his family, cheering on the Packers from the north end-zone of Lambeau Field.
Mike was a drum and bugle corps enthusiast - a soloist for the Racine Scouts, Boys of 76 and the senior Racine Kilties. Well known and liked in the community, Mike was asked to perform and did with the Royal Airs alumni corps of Chicago and the St. Kevin's Emerald Knights alumni corps of Boston. He was widely known for his encyclopedic and immediate recall of drum corps trivia.
He was employed by Jos. Lawrence and Garbo Motors for many years, retiring in 2017. He was a career salesperson, well respected by management and customers for his knowledge, courtesy and professionalism.
Mike will be deeply missed by his sons: Andy (Ginger Wilcox) Kaufman, and Christopher Kaufman; brother, Jim Kaufman; grandchildren, Micaela and Gavin; nieces, Rhyanna Kaufman and Sammi (Kyle) Marinac; great nieces: Lilie and Piper. He is further survived by other close relatives and a tremendous circle of friends.
A memorial service and a celebration of Michael's life will be held at a later date.
Online condolences to sturinofuneralhome.com
STURINO FUNERAL HOME
3014 Northwestern Ave. Racine, WI
262-632-4479
No memorial events are currently scheduled.
=GUEST BOOK=
RIP Mike!
Julie Carls-Mohrbacher
May 2, 2021
To a great horn player and a great friend. Rest in peace.
Richard "Ace" Pramer
May 2, 2021
A good man, rest in peace my friend.
Bill & Suzanne Roetzer
May 1, 2021
Mike was born on September 15, 1949 to Donald and Anne (nee: Dorse) Kaufman in Racine. He was a life-long resident of Racine. You could often catch Mike out on one of the local municipal golf courses or gathered with friends watching the Raiders at Horlick Field.
He attended St. Catherine's High School, graduating in 1967. Mike was in the National Guard, and a long-time member of the Johnson Park Golf Course. He was an avid sports fan, especially for the Packers, Bucks and Brewers. He was a football season ticket holder and cherished spending time with his family, cheering on the Packers from the north end-zone of Lambeau Field.
Mike was a drum and bugle corps enthusiast - a soloist for the Racine Scouts, Boys of 76 and the senior Racine Kilties. Well known and liked in the community, Mike was asked to perform and did with the Royal Airs alumni corps of Chicago and the St. Kevin's Emerald Knights alumni corps of Boston. He was widely known for his encyclopedic and immediate recall of drum corps trivia.
He was employed by Jos. Lawrence and Garbo Motors for many years, retiring in 2017. He was a career salesperson, well respected by management and customers for his knowledge, courtesy and professionalism.
Mike will be deeply missed by his sons: Andy (Ginger Wilcox) Kaufman, and Christopher Kaufman; brother, Jim Kaufman; grandchildren, Micaela and Gavin; nieces, Rhyanna Kaufman and Sammi (Kyle) Marinac; great nieces: Lilie and Piper. He is further survived by other close relatives and a tremendous circle of friends.
A memorial service and a celebration of Michael's life will be held at a later date.
Online condolences to sturinofuneralhome.com
STURINO FUNERAL HOME
3014 Northwestern Ave. Racine, WI
262-632-4479
No memorial events are currently scheduled.
=GUEST BOOK=
RIP Mike!
Julie Carls-Mohrbacher
May 2, 2021
To a great horn player and a great friend. Rest in peace.
Richard "Ace" Pramer
May 2, 2021
A good man, rest in peace my friend.
Bill & Suzanne Roetzer
May 1, 2021
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