Jerrold Ellis Koufer Obituary (2006)

Jerrold E. Koufer, 68, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at his home in Overland Park, Kansas. Jerry was born May 26, 1937, in Des Moines, Iowa. He spent the majority of his life in Iowa, where he practiced dentistry for 29 years and was affiliated with the Bettendorf Community Schools Foundation, Temple Emanuel and many other organizations. Jerry and his wife, Joyce, moved to the Kansas City area in 1992. Jerry was a member of ROMEO''s and the B''nai B''rith bowling league, and devoted his time to his passions; gardening and painting. He had a knack for connecting with people, and touched the lives of many through his kindness and generosity. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Charlotte Koufer. Survivors include his wife, Joyce; son Edward and his wife Karen; daughters Renée and Erin; granddaughters Lillian, Ellen and Charlotte; and a sister, Betty Cohen. Funeral services will be 1:30pm, Thursday, April 27th, 2006 at The Temple, Congregation B''nai Jehudah, 12320 Nall, Overland Park, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens (PO Box 26147, Shawnee Mission, KS 66225), or to the Bettendorf Community Schools Foundation (3311 Central Avenue, Bettendorf, IA 52722).