It is with great sadness that the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Fire Department announces the passing of firefighter Jon Kauffman.

Memorial Service:
Date: Saturday, March 27 at 11 a.m.
Location: Church of the Open Door, 9060 Zanzibar Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55311
Uniform: Class A or Class B
Mourning Bands: Fire department personnel
Type I Active LODD

Minnesota Fire Service Funeral Notification
Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Fire
MN TYPE 1: Active LODD

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of JON KAUFFMANN, age 40, with his loving wife and family by his side on March 11, 2021 in Medina, Minnesota. On February 27th, 2020, he was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of occupational brain cancer, Glioblastoma.

Jon started his career as a firefighter with Plymouth for ten years and served as a firefighter on the MSP Airport Fire Department for the Metropolitan Airports Commission for almost ten years until his passing. While serving as a firefighter, Jon dedicated himself to saving lives and helping those in need. Through his years in the fire service, Jon felt honored to work alongside a fantastic group of men and women.

Jon’s zest for life and positive energy was contagious. He seized each day to its fullest. From the time he woke up to the time he went to bed, you would find Jon either doing house projects, caretaking, working out, or engaging in his hobbies. His list of hobbies is never-ending, but he enjoyed boating, paddleboard racing, scuba diving, pickle ball, skiing, and traveling the most.

True to his character, Jon’s positive attitude remained unchanged in the face of his diagnosis. The strength of character and grace he displayed over the last year was nothing short of amazing and has been an inspiration to all who had the honor of knowing and loving him. Jon was a wonderful husband, son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, and beloved friend to many. He will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 27 at 11:00 am at Church of the Open Door, 9060 Zanzibar Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55311. Please limit number of department personnel attending service to allow for social distancing and church capacity limits. Please do not bring large apparatus. There will not be a funeral procession. A private burial is scheduled following the service. Visitation starts at 10:00am and is open to family and friends and members of Plymouth and MSP Airport Fire Departments.

For Memorial Contributions, please consider donating to the Firefighter Cancer Support Network. For innesota assistance, see https://firefightercancersupport.org/request-assistance/minnesota/

Expressions of sympathy or condolences for the department or the family can be sent to IAFF Local S-6, PO Box 11780, Saint Paul, MN 55111-0780.

In accordance with current CDC guidelines, there will be a limit of 10 individuals allowed in the facility at the same time.

The Obituary for Jon David Kauffmann is located at https://cremationsocietyofmn.com/tribute/details/40558/Jon-Kauffmann/obituary.html