Robert Duane Kauffman, age 76 of Vineland, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Inspira Medical Center, Elmer.

Robert was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Eugene and Katherine Kauffman, and recently relocated to Vineland to be with family.  Prior to his retirement, Robert was employed by Robbins Motor Transportation for over 25 years as a truck driver.  He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR.  Most of all, Robert loved to share time with his grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife Elena H. Kauffman in 2017.

Robert is survived by his two loving children; Carrie G. Ellis and her husband Ernest of Vineland and Robby Kauffman and his wife Katrina of Huffman, Tx.  His seven beloved grandchildren; Krystal Patterson (Frank), Amanda Ellis, Andrea Ellis, Alicia Ellis, R.J. Kauffman III, Zachary Kauffman and Nicholas Kauffman.  Robert is also survived by his brother Eugene Kauffman and his sister Linda Kauffman.

A Funeral Liturgy will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24th at 2:00 pm at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, Church of St. Isidore, 1655 Magnolia Rd. Vineland.  The viewing will be from 1:00-2:00 pm at the Church.  Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Robert may be made to Shore Memorial Cancer Center Foundation, 100 Medical Center Way, Somers Point, NJ 08244.

Please visit www.wbfuneralhome.com to share condolences with the family.

Arrangements are in the care of Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.