Ronald George 'Ronnie' Kauffman, 64, of Greensburg, passed away on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Independence Westmoreland Hospital. He was born March 26, 1960, in Greensburg, to Donald F. and Norma Jean (Lynch) Kauffman. He was born afflicted with Down's Syndrome. Contrary to medical advice, the family decided to bring him home and raise him. He had normal development, including going to Highland Avenue Special Education School. Upon reaching age 21, he graduated from Highland, and immediately took a job with the Westmoreland County Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) sheltered workshop. He worked there as a laborer for 37 years, until it closed. He was then employed by the Westmoreland County Association for the Blind. He loved to socialize, doing such things as dancing, playing miniature golf, bowling, and particularly his semi-annual trips to North Myrtle Beach. While there, he enjoyed eating out, miniature golf, going to cowboy shows, and using both the beach, and the swimming pool. He also was able to go on many vacations with his family every year. His best trip was the ocean cruise to the Caribbean for his 50th birthday. He was the hit of the ship's dining room. He was quite active in church from an early age. From Sunday school, to serving as an acolyte, and later serving as a door greeter, and an usher. He is survived by his parents; his brother, D. Richard (Sharon), of Houston, TX; brother, James A. (Susanne) of Phoenix, MD; nephew, D. Richard, II (Holly), of Apollo; nephew, Bennett Kauffman, of New York City; niece, Michelle-Ashley Amatangelo (David), of Charleston, SC; great-nephews, Gabriel and Maddux Amatangelo, of Charleston, SC, Dante Amatangelo of Raleigh, NC, Vincent Amatangelo of Charlotte, NC; great-niece, Heidi Plazio of Apollo; and many cousins, relatives, and friends. Family and friends will be received at KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME, from 4 to 8 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 9. A Funeral service will be held at St. Matthias Lutheran Church at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, with Pastor Paul M. Gruesu. Interment will follow at Twin Valley Memorial Park. www.kepplegraft.com. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.