James A. Kaufhold, Jr.
James always made people smile with his presence.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Columbia, PA.
A visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the church.
Final commendation and farewell will be in the Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery with full military honors by Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard and VET 21 Gun Salute.
James Kaufhold, Jr., 87, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, October 29th, 2023. He was born in Columbia to the late James, Sr. and Hazel Kaufhold. He was a life time resident of Columbia.
He worked for Nissan Foods as an accountant where he retired. After retirement, he worked part-time as a custodian at the Columbia School District. James was a devoted member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and Catholic War Vets. He served in the United States Navy and the National Guards. He loved watching METV and listening to Ana Cani sing from the Lawrence Welk show. He loved to sing in Spanish, German and Latin.
James enjoyed going to the woods for many get togethers with his family and friends. He will be truly missed by his family and friends who loved him dearly. James always made people smile with his presence.
James is survived by his children, Kimberly Hammer wife of Michael Hammer, Sr., of Windsor, and James P. Kaufhold III. fiancé of Tracy Rettig, of Columbia; 3 grandchildren, Michael Hammer, Jr. husband of Mary Ellen Hammer, of Wrightsville, Codey Hammer husband of Viktoria Hammer, of Wrightsville and Sean Garbey husband of Brittany Garbey, of Lititz; his brothers, Leo, Mike, Greg, Joe and his sister, Floss. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marion of 50+ years and his brother William.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 409 Cherry Street, Columbia, PA with Rev. Fr. Daniel Mitzel, Celebrant. A visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Final commendation and farewell will be in the Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery with full military honors by Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard and VET 21 Gun Salute. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
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