Irving M. Kauffman, former Henryettan, died in Houston, Tex., Aug. 11, 2015. He was born in Henryetta Dec. 25, 1936. In high school he was a star athlete in baseball, football and track. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma, majoring in journalism and advertising. He was a BMOC and president of his fraternity, Sigma Alpha Mu.
After college he moved to Houston where he became a well-known, well-respected and award winning member of the advertising community.
He was married to the love of his life and best friend, Jennis. He was preceded in death by his sister Sue Jacob and his beloved son Paul.
He is survived by his wife Jennis; daughters Julie Kauffman, Peggy Arriaga and daughter-in-law Hadar Kauffman; His adoring grandchildren, Caty, Emma, Aliah, Aiden and Sophie; Sister-in-law and brother-in-law Barbara Meyer and David Schuman;  and an extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial services were held Aug. 13, 2015, at Congregation Emanu El, in the Proler Chapel, 1500 Sunset Blvd. at 4:30 pm.