Richard Earl Kaufman, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on January 1st, 2026 at the age of 77. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

Location of Service:

The Dorfman Chapel- main chapel (map to our Chapel)

Date of Service:

Sunday January 4th, 2026

Time of Service:

10:00 AM  

Officiant:

Rabbi Jen Lader  

Shiva Information:

The family will be gathering on Sunday, from 1:00PM until 4:00PM at the residence: 5038 Lake Vista Dr. West Bloomfield MI 48323  
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Charitable contributions:

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association
Box 105
Glenolden, PA 19036
Phone: (800) 606-2682
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Family Members:

Richard was a part of a loving family who adored him. He was the beloved husband of Sue Kaufman. Dear father of Stephanie Kaufman and Lauren (Kenneth) Fisher. Loving grandfather of Huxley Fisher. Devoted brother of Hal (Laurie) Kaufman and Mimi (Mark) Clemons. Adoring uncle of Michelle (Bill) Futornick, Matt (Karen) Kaufman, Jeremy (Michelle) Kaufman, Laura Beutler and Jonathan (Kate) Clemons. Great uncle of Aviva and Shira Futornick, Phillip and Zosia Kaufman, Shaina Kaufman, Abby Beutler, Gabriel, Orly, Shai and Shoshana Clemons. Richard was the dear son of the late Irving and Ruth Kaufman, brother of the late Phillip Kaufman and nephew of the late Fred (Janet) Kaufman.  

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