Ralph D. Kauffman, Jr.

Ralph Dupler Kauffman, Jr., 77, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Ralph D. Kauffman, Sr. and Florence M. (Arndt) Kauffman. He was the loving husband to Cynthia Jane (Ebersole) Kauffman.

Ralph was a member of Dela-Ches, Palmyra, the American Legion of Bainbridge, the Moose Lodge of Elizabethtown, and a mason with Abraham C. Treichler Lodge No. 682, F&AM. He enjoyed cars, motorcycles, ice hockey, watching sprint car and dirt track racing. He loved to travel and go camping. Ralph was very social and could talk to anyone he met. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Ralph is survived by his two children, Natalie Leach (Curtis) and Nathan Kauffman (Veronica); and three grandchildren, Brock Leach, Wyatt Leach, and Roderick Kauffman. He is preceded in death by his brother, Bruce E. Kauffman; along with his parents.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 2-6PM at Dela-Ches Fishing Association, 5450 Elizabethtown Road, Palmyra, PA 17078. 

Private burial will take place in Good's Mennonite Cemetery, Elizabethtown.