Charles Lynn Kaufman, age 81, of Manhattan, KS, died September 21, 2023, at Homestead Assisted Living in Manhattan.

He was born October 3, 1941, in Kingman, Kansas, the son of Walter and Florence Kaufman.

Charles played football (undefeated senior season), basketball and track while in high school. He also played the French Horn in the band and sang in the mixed chorus and glee club. He was the president of the Student Council his senior year and a member of the National Honor Society. Charles also obtained his Eagle Scout Award.

Charles was a Special Education Teacher and Counselor in public schools.

He lived and spent retirement years in Port Isabel, south Texas. Enjoying fishing on the bay, bird watching and the warm weather.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife Maxine Fiero Kaufman and by his parents.

Survivors include two children: Shawna Kaufman-Frogley and her husband Kyle of Manhattan, and Gregory Kaufman of Phoenix, AZ; and one brother Steve Kaufman and his wife Marcia of Steamboat Springs, CO.

Cremation is planned with private family services.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Muhammed Ali Parkinson’s Center. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

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 </figure>Charles Lynn Kaufman, age 81, of Manhattan, KS, died September 21, 2023, at Homestead Assisted Living in Manhattan.He was born October 3, 1941, in Kingman, Kansas, the son of Walter and Florence Kaufman.Charles played football (undefeated senior season), basketball and track while in high school. He also played the French Horn in the band and sang in the mixed chorus and glee club. He was the president of the Student Council his senior year and a member of the National Honor Society. Charles also obtained his Eagle Scout Award.Charles was a Special Education Teacher and Counselor in public schools.He lived and spent retirement years in Port Isabel, south Texas. Enjoying fishing on the bay, bird watching and the warm weather.Charles was preceded in death by his wife Maxine Fiero Kaufman and by his parents.Survivors include two children: Shawna Kaufman-Frogley and her husband Kyle of Manhattan, and Gregory Kaufman of Phoenix, AZ; and one brother Steve Kaufman and his wife Marcia of Steamboat Springs, CO.Cremation is planned with private family services.Memorial contributions may be made to the Muhammed Ali Parkinson’s Center. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.