LAKEVILLE — Christopher Kaufholz, 74, passed away on Feb. 19, 2021, after a long illness.
He was born in Pittsfield, Mass., on Sept. 6, 1946, the son of the late Frederick and Mary Kaufholz of Lakeville and the brother of David Kaufholz of Franklin, N.C.
He had been a resident at Noble Horizons for the past six years. Prior to that, he lived in Lakeville and on Upper Goose Island in Casco Bay, Maine.
He graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High School in 1964.
He then served in the Air Force from 1966 to 1970, where he achieved the rank of staff sergeant with the 99th OMS on Guam as a B-52 Crew Chief with Top Secret Clearance.
After serving his country, he apprenticed as a cabinet maker for several years before forming his own business, Chris Kaufholz Woodworking. During that time, he and his brother formed a bluegrass duo, The IKB (for Infamous Kaufholz Brothers). Chris played guitar, banjo and fiddle.
They later played for several years in a popular bluegrass band, Iron Mountain Cannonball.
Having an avid interest in computers, Chris graduated from the Computer Processing Institute in East Hartford, Conn., in 1989.
Then, at the age of 45, he enrolled at the University of Connecticut and received his degree with honors in Computer Science Engineering in 1994. Subsequently, he joined NRS in Lakeville as a Systems Analyst until his retirement.
After retirement, he continued to dabble in computers while also continuing his interest in woodworking, constructing fine cabinets and furniture for his friends.
Chris is survived by his brother, David Kaufholz; and his former wives, Lucy Lamson of Salisbury and Michele Conklin of North Canaan.
Chris asked that there be no formal services, but that his ashes be spread on his beloved island in Maine.
