Robert Kaufman, 83, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at his residence. Memorial services will be Friday, August 21, 2009, at 2:00 P.M. at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel, with Rev. Bob Porterfield, officiating and Brother Eddie Elliott assisting. He was born on September 19, 1925 in Craig, Missouri and married Cora Dietderich on December 21, 1955 in St. Joseph, Missouri.Robert is survived by his wife, Cora S. Kaufman, of Midland; three sons, Randy, Robert, and Jeffery Dean Kaufman, all of Midland; four daughters, Eva May Law of Seymour, Iowa, Terri Murphy of Midland, Iva Jane Cross of Austin, and Candi McEntire of Jacksonville, North Carolina; and one sister, Mary tullis of Tarkia, Missouri; 13 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his parents, and a son Mike Kaufman.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com,