John H. Kauphusman
Monday, December 18, 1939
Date of Death:
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Age:
83 years old
Monday, December 18, 1939
Date of Death:
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Age:
83 years old
Monday, December 18, 1939
Date of Death:
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Age:
83 years old
John H. Kauphusman
John H. Kauphusman, 83, of Rochester, MN, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at his home.
John was born on December 18, 1939 in Winona, MN to Roman and Gertrude (Martin) Kauphusman. He was the 10th of 12 children. He graduated from Cotter High School and St. Mary’s University in Winona, MN. On June 18, 1962, he married Mary E. Albrecht at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Winona, MN.
John worked for the Internal Revenue Service and as a Certified Public Accountant for Bertram Cooper & Company and McGladrey & Pullen. John was a member of Sertoma and the Knights of Columbus. He loved music, especially classical. In his younger years, he enjoyed golfing, bowling, and softball. His Catholic faith and family were most important to him. He was a parishioner of St. Pius X Catholic Church for over 50 years.
John is survived by his children, Maria Kauphusman, Gina Massett, Tony Kauphusman, Nick (Gidgette) Kauphusman; eleven grandchildren and one great-grandson. John is also survived by his sister, Rita Eckstrom; brothers, Rick (Kathy) Kauphusman, Dick (Pat) Kauphusman and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; son, John; three brothers and five sisters.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1315 12th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901 with the Rev. Russell Scepaniak as celebrant. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Rochester Catholic Schools, 1710 Industrial Dr. NW, Rochester, MN 55901.
Condolences
The family of John H. Kauphusman has received the following condolences.
Maria, Gina, Tony and Nick,
I was so heartbroken to hear my “other” dad had passed away. My memories of John go all the way back to 2nd grade at St Pius when Maria and I became friends. So many memories come to mind of all the fun times I spent at the Kauphusman home.
May you find peace in knowing he is with your sweet mom and our Johnny.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ronda
Kauphusman family, sorry to hear about John. He was a very dear friend in our younger years. Went to Cotter together and John was best man at my wedding in 1962. Spent a lot of time at the Kauphusman house, it was like a second home. Many great card games their with John & his mother.
Lloyd F. Rivers
Kauphusman Family - My sincere condolences. I had met John in the late 90's working at McGladrey. He was always open to passing on his knowledge and in doing so demonstrated his sincerity, kindness, humility and humor. A very genuine man, and quick with a joke! RIP John.
Kevin Schimnich
Maria, Gina, Tony and Nick,
I am heartbroken at the loss of your sweet dad. My other dad. I was just thinking of him on the day he died, vowing to stop by to see him when I’m in town in September. I’m kicking myself that I didn’t get there sooner.
All the memories of your family are flooding over me. My favorite of your dad was him bragging that he’d never had a car accident, right before he rear-ended another car. Oh how we laughed with him, Maria.
My love to all of you at this difficult time. I hope you feel some sort of peace knowing he and your sweet mom and Johnny are together again.
Sue
Dear Maria, Tony, Nick & Gina and families:
What a wonderful Father you had. John always was so welcoming, always so fun and friendly. Always so laid back and genuine. I've got so many great memories of him but one I'll never forget was when he sang karaoke style, Mack the Knife with his brothers. Every time I hear this song it brings a smile to my face. Good times - Fun times!
May your Dad RIP - Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27
In sincere sympathy,
Jean(Monaghan) Sinkule & Jim Sinkule
Kauphusman Kids:
This comes as such a shock. My dad and I were just talking about your dad last week. Back in about 1966 maybe 67 maybe 68, Dad went to see John to talk about if he should really go to work for the IRS. We know what happened after that! My mind is flooded with memories of watching them bowl on Thursday nights and playing softball, and seeing your dad at 7:30 Sunday Mass. Our families have been intertwined for decades. These are memories I've cherished.
Now he is with your darling mother and your brother and all the others who have gone before us.
My deepest sympathies.
Barb Carlson Gorghuber