Charles Dean Kauffman, 72 of Chenoa, passed away at 8:08 pm, Sunday, February 12, 2017at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

His Funeral Mass will be 10:30am, Friday, February 17, 2017 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Chenoa; with Father Carl LoPresti officiating. Interment will follow in Chenoa Township Cemetery, Chenoa.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 pm, Thursday, February 16, 2017 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Chenoa. A prayer service will be at 3:30 pm, prior to the visitation at the Church in Chenoa. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Chenoa is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials contributions be directed to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Chenoa or Illinois Cancer Care, 3105 Magory Dr., Bloomington, IL 61704.

Chuck was born February 29, 1944 in Bloomington; the son of John V. and Kathleen (Stapp) Kauffman. He married Sally Tinges on August 29, 1964 in Chenoa. His wife, Sally survives in Chenoa.

Other survivors include one son, Kyle Kauffman of New York City, NY; one daughter, Krista (Jason) Sullivan of Chenoa; one brother, John "Jack" Kauffman of Bloomington; one granddaughter, Kaylee Sullivan of Columbia, MO.

Chuck was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Chenoa, 4 ^th of July Committee, volunteered with the Chenoa Fire Department, was on Chenoa Police Department, and a driver for Chenoa Ambulance. He served his community and just loved people.

Chuck loved Draft Horses and was a past president of Illinois Draft Horse Association. He judged many Draft Horse Shows, nationally. For over 20 years as a family, they enjoyed trail-riding horses all over the country.

Chuck was the manager of the Chenoa fertilizer plant for 48 years. His customers were like extended family to him. His passion was to help his customers be successful.

He was so proud of his granddaughter Kaylee for going to Mizzou and majoring in Agriculture Business. He loved his family and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.