Daniel Kautzman Obituary

Daniel F. Kautzman, devoted husband and father, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009 in Colorado Springs. A resident of Colorado Springs since 2003, Dan devoted most of his 39 year career in education to Summit High School, Summit, NJ where he was music teacher, chairman of the music department and administrator. He also gained prominence in New Jersey as conductor of All-State Chorus and Central Region Orchestra. Dan enjoyed travel, music and reading. Ever intellectually curious, he always had at least one research project going that involved studying maps, history, biographies, literature, and/or musical scores. He was an excellent photographer and left many beautiful photographs for his family to enjoy. Dan was delighted by the quantity and quality of classical music concerts available locally, especially the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs. The excellent public library system in Colorado Springs was a constant resource for Dan's study. He loved the view of the mountains from his desk in Colorado Springs and enjoyed taking walks in the mountain air. Dan is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy D. Kautzman; daughters Joan (husband Don) Larrabee and Barbara (husband Hal Prentice) Kautzman; grandsons Jon (wife Stacey) Perlet and Daniel Perlet; and great grandsons, Owen and Keegan Perlet. A private family service is planned. The family requests that any memorial contributions go to The Colorado Springs Philharmonic, PO Box 1266, CS, CO 80901, or The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, PO Box 7911, CS, CO 80903.