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Wayne R. Kaufman of Argenta

Wayne R. Kaufman 81 of Argenta, Illinois passed away on March 25, 2012. Mr. Kaufman was born in Argenta, the son of Jesse H. and Esther Hiser Kaufman on October 24, 1930. He was employed as a brick mason and was a Life Member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers with more then 50 years of service. He was also a retired farmer. He spent much of his life as a volunteer serving on the Argenta Volunteer Fire Department as a fireman and later serving as board member until his death. He was a member of the Jaycees and the Argenta Civic Club volunteering numerous hours toward making improvements throughout the community of Argenta. He and his wife Evelyn were members of the Boots and Bows Square Dance Club and he also enjoyed attending auctions. Visitation will be at Calvert Funeral Home, Argenta, Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Services will be at Calvert Funeral Home, Argenta, Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 2 p.m. Casual dress is requested. Memorials may be directed to The Argenta Fire Department or The Wayne R. Kaufman Memorial Fund. He married Ruth Evelyn Edgecombe on October 7, 1956 in Argenta, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, his son Doug Kaufman of Argenta, daughter Karen Kaufman of Argenta, son Dan Kaufman of Springfield, and son Brad (Falisha) Kaufman of Argenta. Also surviving are a sister, Betty Hilbrandt of Lexington, Kentucky, sister Wanda Lewis of Forsyth, Illinois, brother Larry (Maureen) Kaufman of Argenta, Illinois grandson Jesse Kaufman, granddaughter Myra Kaufman, granddaughter Danielle Chick, granddaughter Evelyn Jewell Kaufman, ex-daughter-in-law Teresa Kaufman, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Dale and Kenneth.