Angeline Kauffman

Angeline (Angie) B Kauffman passed away October 18, 2012 at Hampton Manor-Deerwood in Ocala, FL. She was 93 yrs of age. Angeline Clarissa Bergheim was born January 3, 1919 to Hannah and Nordahl Bergheim, near Madison, South Dakota . She attended high school in Madison, SD, graduating in 1936. She worked as a housekeeper for various people, before moving to Washington, D.C, where she began working for the U.S government, in the early 1940’s. She was a dedicated employee and was awarded various letters of commendation. She married Charles E. Kauffman in the early 1950’s and they moved to Leisure City, Florida a few years later, where she continued her civil service work at Homestead Air Base, as a payroll clerk, until her retirement. After retiring from civil service, Angeline worked part time at J Byron Department Store for about 2 years, before moving from Leisure City to her home in Kissimmee, FL in 1983. She moved to Hampton Manor-Deerwood in December 2011. Angeline was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, in Kissimmee and was active in the church and the church circle. She also belonged to the St Cloud Garden Club, where she held various offices and helped arrange many flower shows. Throughout the years, she won a multitude of ribbons and prizes for her beautiful plants and flower arrangements. Besides caring for her plants, Angeline enjoyed making a wide variety of craft items, was an avid book reader, and loved to cook. Angeline is survived by two sisters, Nora Stangeland of Volga, SD and Arloine Goodfellow of Bruce, SD; and one brother, Warren Bergheim of Madison, SD, as well as nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Kauffman; her parents, Nordahl and Hannah Bergheim; 3 sisters, Muriel Bonanno, Helen Marie Den Besten and Helen, who died in childhood; and 2 brothers, Carleton Bergheim and Harlan Bergheim. Angeline had many friends and was loved by all who knew her. She will be missed very much. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 30, at 10:30 am in the Prayer Garden at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kissimmee, with Pastor Peter Zieg officiating. Arrangements under the direction of OSCEOLA MEMORY GARDENS CEMETERY FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY 1717 Old Boggy Creek Rd. Kissimmee, Fla. 34744 www.osceolamemgds.com

Angeline Kauffman

January 3, 1919 - October 18, 2012