This proud Marine lost his battle with cancer. William Wayne “Bill” Kauffman was born on December 10, 1945, to Wayne and Doris Ricketts Kauffman, and died August 13, 2024, at Victory Ridge Hospice at the Dayton V.A. He was also preceded in death by his grandfather, West Liberty Marshall Sherman Ricketts.
A graduate of West Liberty-Salem High School and Urbana University, Bill lived a full life as a California Correctional officer, and as a schoolteacher at both Triad and Ridgemont Schools.
Flying was a true love of his, he even worked as a corporate pilot. Bill was an avid bowler and a member of the T.P. Lanes Hall of Fame. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, and was a member of various service clubs, including being a 32 Degree Mason.
Bill is survived by two sisters: Peggy King and Barbara (Patrick) Smith Trimble, both of West Liberty; a brother J.P. (Barbara Roth) Kauffman of Mt. Joliet, Tennessee; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Bill chose to donate his body to Wright State University. A celebration of his life will be conducted at a later date.
