Bradley Kaufmann
Bradley Stephen Kaufmann, 59 of Dresden, went peacefully to Heaven on January 17, 2025.
He was born on November 4, 1965, in San Diego, California, son of William Robert Kaufmann and Barbara Anne Watkins Kaufmann.
Brad is survived by his loving family including wife, Mary Ann Kaufmann; and his daughter, Emily Leora (Tyler) Barker; son, William Bradley Kaufmann; and granddaughter, Quinn Leora Barker; parents, Bill & Barbara Kaufmann; brother Will (Carol) Kaufmann, brother Robert Kaufmann; many nieces and nephews and also extended family and friends who are too many to name or count.
Brad was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, neighbor, and friend. His quiet nature, coupled with his perfectly timed wit, was the cornerstone of his personality. He was deeply loved by all who knew him and will be missed every moment. Brad’s greatest pride was his family, and he was fiercely devoted to them. He found immense joy in his children’s dedication to making a difference in the world—Emily, a compassionate Clinical Counselor at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and William, who served honorably as a Sergeant in the Marine Corps and is a student at The Ohio State University.
Brad graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Behavior from Muskingum University. Professionally he was a project manager for Sun Oil Company in Columbus Ohio, a tree shrub specialist for TruGreen-Chemlawn in Columbus. Ohio, and the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of North Coast Landscape in Cleveland, Ohio. He was also brilliant at studying world affairs and financial news and could explain all the complex issues, including cause and effect, with ease. For three decades, he devoted his energy to raising his children, creating cherished memories not only for them but also for their friends, who loved joining him on rides to and from events. At the same time, he successfully owned and managed a thriving farm with crops and livestock, and he planted over 10,000 trees—a reflection of his deep love for nature and the outdoors.
For many years, he was a parent volunteer at the Jefferson Elementary, member of the land lab steering committee for Tri-Valley High School and member of the Farm Bureau. Brad was committed to his faith in Jesus Christ and was an active member of the Muskingum Church in Nashport, Ohio.
Visitation will be held on both Friday, January 31, and Saturday, February 1.
On Friday, January 31, visitation will take place from 2:00–4:00 PM and 6:00–8:00 PM at DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home, located at 56 South 5th Street, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.
On Saturday, February 1, visitation and memorial services will be held at Lindsley’s Banquet Barn, 4060 New Riley Road, Dresden, Ohio 43821. Visitation will be from 10:00–11:00 AM, followed by a memorial service from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM, officiated by his wife, Mary Kaufmann. For those unable to attend in person, the service will be live-streamed on the Muskingum Church Facebook page. A meal and social gathering will follow the service. Brad will be laid to rest at an internment service at 2:00 PM at the Muskingum Church at 4545 Gorsuch Road, Nashport, Ohio 43830 and all are welcomed to attend.
In lieu of flowers, you may consider donating to the American Cancer Society or
choose to honor his educational legacy by contributing to his grandchildren’s college fund at https://shorturl.at/4Noxz
DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home, the Muskingum Church and Brenton Baker are assisting the family with arrangements.
To sign the online guestbook please visit www.delongbakerlanning.com
