Michael A. Pflaum

Michael A. Pflaum

Michael Pflaum Obituary

Published by David Lee Funeral Home & Cremation Services from Feb. 4 to Feb. 8, 2009.
Pflaum, Michael A. age 64, died Saturday, January 31 at Meridian Manor in Wayzata, MN, where he was a resident. Michael was born July 28, 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Rosalynd C. and Leo R. Pflaum. He graduated from Blake School and Stanford University. Following graduation from Stanford, Michael worked for a number of years as sales manager for a San Francisco radio station. He then returned to work with his brother, Peter, as a vice president of Lundgren Bros. Construction, Inc., where he spent the remainder of his business career until his retirement. Michael spent a large amount of his leisure time hunting and fishing. Michael's associates and friends always enjoyed his combination of wit and intelligence. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Michael is survived by his mother, Rosalynd C. Pflaum; by his brother, Stephen R. Pflaum and his wife Ann, and their sons, Bruce Pflaum and his wife Hanne, and Andrew Pflaum and his wife Heidi; by his brother, Peter Pflaum and his wife Lawny, and their sons, Jason Pflaum and his wife Jill, and Jeremy Pflaum; and by nieces and nephew, Campbell and Atticus Pflaum, Helena Pflaum, and Philippa, Ainsley and Antonia Pflaum. Service and interment at Lakewood Cemetery will be private. The family recommends that memorials in Michael's memory be made to the Blake School, 110 Blake Road, Hopkins, MN 55343. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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February 9, 2009

Dale Wollan posted to the memorial.

February 8, 2009

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February 7, 2009

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Dale Wollan

February 9, 2009

My condolences to you, Peter and family, on the passing of Michael. I enjoyed working with him for something like 17 years, and especially remember fondly when he and I shared an "office" (???) next to the furnace in the Elwell house

Chalmers Hardenbergh

February 8, 2009

"How do you draw that ellipse?" Mike asked me as we sat at one of the long tables in the library at Blake in autumn 1961. That memory shows me that he was humble and open enough to ask how to do something.

Nicole W.

February 7, 2009

Im sorry to hear of your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Michael at Merdian Manor.

Kirk Nelson

February 7, 2009

I'm the Blake Class of '62 class rep and I remember Mike quite well from our school days. I was very saddened to learn of his demise and I'd like to extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to his family!

Alfreida Kirksey

February 7, 2009

My condolences to the Pflaum family.

Lance Seberhagen

February 6, 2009

I remember Mike from our high school days --Blake class of '62. Mike was a top student, captain of the baseball team, and all-around great guy. His witty humor helped us get through the day, and we all valued his friendship.

Rick Morine

February 6, 2009

I graduated from Blake with Mike in 1962. I remember Mike as a very caring, energetic, and intelligent guy. Though I never kept in contact with Mike after graduation, I was very saddened to hear of his passing, and I send my condolences to his family and friends.

Rick Morine
Blake 1962

Tom Hackley

February 6, 2009

I remember Mike as the guy who excelled at the guy things - shooting pool, fly fishing, poker, ping-pong. Spent many a happy hour with him doing that stuff on long winter weekends. I have fond memories of a good and kind person, neighbor, and high school classmate. Peace, brother.

chip atkinson

February 6, 2009

Dear Pflaum family,
i was saddened to hear of michael's death. He was a very special person who i lost touch with over the years.
I have quite a few treasured memories of him...Some of our european mo-ped tour that Heintz Otto led back in 1962.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.....May god bless and guide you ...Always..Chip atkinson

Jeff France

February 6, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pflaum family in this time of loss.
Mike was a special person and liked by those around him.

Teresa & Bob St. Amant

February 5, 2009

Mrs. Pflaum, Peter, Lawny and family,

We were very sorry to hear about Mike. He was such unique and brillant person with a kind heart. He will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

AgeWell HomeCare

February 5, 2009

May the peace which comes from the memories of loved shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. Our deepest sympathies.
Cathy Clark and AgeWell

Robert Gilbert

February 4, 2009

I remember four years of great times and many long conversations at Stanford from 1962 through 1966. My condolences to the family.
Bob Gilbert
Stanford Class of 1966
Phi Psi 1963-1966

Tom Cox

February 4, 2009

Mike and I attended Stanford at the same time and began flyfishing together in the spring of 1963. Although I didn't see alot of Mike after we graduated in 1966, we stayed in touch and had a "reunion" on the Big Horn River in Montana with Harry Piper, Jr. in May 2001. We had a wonderful time together. I shall miss him very much.

Bill Burgess

February 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family over the loss of Michael. He was well liked and respected by those who knew him and worked with him through the years.

tom and corrine feinberg

February 4, 2009

From California,Corrine and Tom Feinberg extend their condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts are with you. Warmly

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