Graveside memorial services for Duane E. &uot;Bud&uot; Kauffman, age 73, of Northfield, and formerly of Albert Lea, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, at Graceland Cemetery. The Rev. Tammy Dahlvang will officiate. Military honors will be accorded by area servicemen’s organizations.

Bud died on Saturday evening, June 25, 2005, at the Northfield Hospital.

Duane Elmer Kauffman was born on March 3, 1932, in Pecatonica, Ill., the son of Elmer and Helen (Wagner) Kauffman. He grew up and attended school in Pecatonica. Following school, Bud served his country in the Korean Conflict. Following his discharge from the service, Bud moved to Albert Lea. He was married to Rose Hanson Kauffman for many years and later divorced.

Bud moved to Cottage Grove and worked as a truck driver for the Pioneer Press newspaper, and was a proud member of the Teamster’s Union. Following his retirement, Bud lived in several locations including Albert Lea, New Richland and Farmington.

He was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, and the Masonic Lodge. Bud enjoyed driving, smoking, fishing, and playing with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his children, Michael and Stacy Kauffman of Utah, Doug and Lorrie Kauffman of Green Bay, Wis., Jim and Julie Kauffman of Detroit Lakes, and Sally and Andy Bo-Subait of Lakeville; 11 grandchildren; sister, Beverly Dunnette of New Richland; brother, Arthur Glenn Weaver of California; aunt, Lucille Rowland of Pecatonica; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents; his uncle, Vic; and his aunts: Cecil and Bernice.