Anderson Funeral Home
Homeserving families for over 70 years
312 South Stone St.
Augusta, WI 54722
715-286-2222
Elizabeth Kaufman
Elizabeth E. Kaufman, “Betty” 85, of Augusta, passed away Wednesday evening, August 7, 2013, at the Augusta Area Nursing Home.
Elizabeth Eileen Kaufman, daughter of Albert and Josephine (Konz) Kaufman was born Feb. 9, 1928 in Augusta. She lived all of her life in Augusta, in the home her father built on Baldwin Street. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Augusta, where she maintained her membership. Her church involvement was a very important part of her life, helping in any capacity she could. She attended grade school in Augusta, graduating from Augusta High School in 1946. While in high school Betty enjoyed playing the saxophone. Betty had a life long career as an accountant for the former Bertelson Accounting Firm in Eau Claire, working there until her retirement. In addition to her church involvements, she had served on the Augusta Nursing Home Board. She loved her peaceful life in Augusta, and enjoyed her many travels with her school time friend, Betty Kuckenbecker. Due to failing health she entered the Augusta Area Nursing Home in July of 2003.
Betty is survived by her sister-in-law, Harriet Kaufman of Cottage Grove, MN; 2 nieces, Elizabeth “Betsy” and Michael Rud of Zimmerman, MN, Susan and Rick Meemken of Cottage Grove, MN; her nephew’s wife, Sandy Kaufman of Rosemount, MN, and grand nieces and nephew, Ami, Alicia, Becky, Rachel, Sarah and Ethan. She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Kaufman, on June 9, 1949, her mother, Josephine (Konz) Kaufman, on Sept. 13, 1966 , brother, John Francis Kaufman, on April 9, 2007, and her nephew John Joseph Kaufman, on November 12, 2002.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home in Augusta, with Father Derek Sakowski officiating. Burial will be in the East Lawn Cemetery, Augusta. Friends may call 1 hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home.
