Col. Larry Kauffman

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January 6, 2023

Col. Larry Kauffman
Pennsylvania Wing HQ
Pennsylvania Wing

Larry David Kauffman, 70, of Smyrna, DE, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, Mt. Laurel and Hainesport, NJ, passed away on Thursday December 30, 2021 at Bayheath Kent General Hospital, Dover, DE.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 1, 1951 to the late Jonas Kauffman and Geraldine Burns.

After college, he Flew C-130's in the Air Force Reserves, and was a small jet, twin and single engine pilot. He was a musician who played bass in the band 1910 Fruitgum Company, and also played bass, guitar, and keyboards in various other bands. He also loved boating, cats, drag racing, and progressive rock music including Yes and Genesis.

He was a business owner who specialized in rebuilding and selling car starters and alternators and he owned a mortgage business.

He served as a Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol (Air Force Auxiliary) and worked to develop their airplane maintenance program and he enjoyed mentoring young guys towards aviation careers.

He is survived by his wife, Robin Kauffman, of Smyrna; a sister, Randi (Fred) Kauffman-Sadoff; brothers-in-law, Jeff (Marva) Heckert and Keith (Lisa) Heckert; a niece, Dana Kauffman; nephews: Matthew Heckert and Grayson Heckert; and his beloved cats, Jeffy Kauffman and Zoey Kauffman.

He was predeceased by his nephew, Kristofer Heckert; and his beloved cats Missy, Sabrina, Tasha, Cinder, Rusty, and Princess Kauffman.

CAP Note:

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing yesterday of Col Larry Kauffman, former Commander of Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol.

"Larry", as most know him, served as Pennsylvania Wing Commander from November 1990 through November 1993. He also served as PA Wing Group 10 Commander, Philadelphia Squadron 102 Commander and was a Cadet in Squadron 102. Larry was also a pilot who flew many different aircraft and many, many missions for the Civil Air Patrol.

Col Kauffman also served on the CAP National staff as Chief of Staff, Finance Officer and Controller, and was employed by CAP as Aircraft Fleet Manager.

Information regarding memorial/funeral arrangements will be made available as they become known.

May his memory be a blessing to all!

Col Kevin Berry, CAP
Pennsylvania Wing Commander