Gottlieb “Scotty” Kaufman,96, passed away April 2, 2016, after losing his battle to leukemia. Born in Lincoln Oct.14,1919, son of Johann and Christina Kaufman, and one of 8 children. He joined the Army in 1944, where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge under General Patton. He returned to Lincoln and married his wife Marty, married 68 years. After briefly working at Henkel & Joyce Hardware, he then worked at State Farm Insurance as an agent for 40 years. He didn’t care for retirement so worked at Sampson Construction as an Insurance Risk Manager, for the next 16 years, retiring at the age of 94. He loved his golf, played often, loved traveling and saw the world.
He was a member of former Zion Congregational Church at 9th&D, AHSGR member, American Legion member, Credit Union Board member, he was also a member of the Sesostris Shrine, Scottish Rite and Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Marty; daughter Lynne Smith of San Diego; several nieces and nephews, and extended family.
Memorial service 10 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2016, Westminister Presbyterian Church , 2110 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln. Reception immediately following service. Military burial Wyuka Cemetery after reception. Cremation, no visitation.
Scotty will be genuinely missed. I know of no finer gentleman and Christian than he. What a ‘sharp’ guy,intelligent, thoughtful and loyal. God rest this gentle soul.
Brad Magnuson
I never had the honor of meeting Scotty face to face but got to know him very well through the eyes of his daughter. I absolutely admired and loved him like we had been longtime friends. My he rest in peace. I look forward to meeting him one day in heaven??
Thank you my dear dear friend. I know my dad touched your life, just by hearing his amazing stories. I know he is in heaven talking with your parents, have already become best buddies, and are all watching over us together. Thank you for being there during my toughest days while loosing the dearest person I’ve ever known…my dad.
I miss you dad. I’d give anything to have you back again.
I love you !
Lynne: Your dad, Scotty was our State Farm insurance agent for many years. He was always so kind and helpful. We got acquainted with your mom, too, as we remember her working in his office. What a wonderful couple! Scotty (and your mom) always spoke of you with such pride. We are sending our sincere sympathy, Lynne.
Scotty was our State Farm Insurance agent for many years. He was always so kind and helpful. We are sending our sincere sympathy, Lynne.
I visited Scotty from Home Instead. He had so many wonderful storied and we had great chats. I especially loved his personal stories of WW2. My father also fought in that war. He talked about you so often. I had to laugh when he told me one day that you asked him “Dad why are you such a tiger.” What a great guy to visit his wife every single day.I have missed him. My sincere sympathy.
The Gillaspie Family are sadden, and happy he is with the Lord. We have been blessed to have known and enjoyed many activities with Scottie. I am so glad that you and I had such a great visit with him the other week, and I know he is waiting for us to find the bell. Hope to see you Friday.
So glad you had a chance to visit dad one more time Frankie. We shared so many memories at the hospital and that gave us all a smile :-)
Lynne & Marty. We first met Marty when we were working at Schoenberg’s clothing store and Marty and her sister would come in and bring some of Russel Stover candies. Later Scotty was our insurance agent for many, many years. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great guy who will be greatly missed. Our thought and prayers are with all of you. Dale & Eileen Engelking
At the risk of sounding like a sad little person who needs to “get a life”, I will admit that I was reading the obituaries in yesterday’s Lincoln Journal. I never met Mr. Kaufman, but I was struck by what a remarkable life he must have quietly led! So few words encompassed so much! To serve in the Battle of the Bulge under General Patton…that intrigued me first. Then I read “He didn’t care for retirement so–” He was miserable and complained all day?? He followed his wife around and drove her crazy?? NO! He found a new job, at age 78, and did what he apparently loved for the next 16 years! How amazing! How inspiring! This morning, before I carried my paper out to the recycling bin, I cut out Mr. Kaufman’s brief story and tucked it in my Bible where I hope to see it, and learn from it, from time to time. Just wanted you all to know his life was noted and admired.
Dear Judy,
I was so deeply touched by your very kind words and recognition go my beloved dad. To think a total stranger took the time to learn from dad brought a tearful, yet grateful, moment I’ll not ever forget. Thank you, for taking that moment out of your life, to touch mine forever. Bless you.
Lynne, you’re father was truly one of the most kind, respectful, jovial gentlemen I have ever known. Growing up for many years as your next door neighbor family we all enjoyed knowing your parents and yourself. Could hear Marty playing the piano and singing gospel songs. It was a delight. He will surely be missed by anyone who knew him and he now walks with the Lord, Jesus Christ. Hope to see him in heaven. Love, Terry Smith-Thompson & Chan Thompson.
Lynne & Marty so sorry to hear of Scotty’s passing. We first knew Marty and her sister when they came into Schoenberg’s clothing store and they would bring Russell Stover candies from where they worked. Later Scotty was our State Farm agent for many years. He was the best insurance agent we ever had. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you folks.
Dale & Eileen Engelking
What a beautiful man. He and I shared many stories over pieces of pie and he would gush about his lovely wife Marty and his precious daughter. I will miss seeing his flag flying proudly outside his door and hearing all the wonderful things he has done. I loved how he always told it how it was and never beat around the bush. He made me laugh and he kept me in line. I will miss you dearly.