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KENNETH MICHAEL Obituary
MICHAEL, KENNETH DONALD Kenneth Donald Michael, M.D. formerly of La Jolla, died peacefully on December 4, 2010 at the age of 88 in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Michael graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1947. A psychiatrist, he completed residency at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, D.C. and served in the U.S. Air Force Medical Corps. He practiced medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, San Diego, and Carlsbad, Ca. and also taught at the University of California, San Diego Medical School. He was a Life fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Michael devoted himself to various social justice concerns throughout his career. He loved sailing, the theatre, and global travel. A former resident of La Jolla, Ca., Dr. Michael and his wife Marguerite were among the founding contributors to the Mingei International Museum of Folk Art in Balboa Park. Dr. Michael was preceded in death by his wife Marguerite. Survivors include his daughters, Diane Ahern (Thomas), Gina Michael Wallis (Marc), Susan Puetz (Dan), son David Michael (Jennifer), and 11 grandchildren (Michael, Brian, Hannah, Louis, Lizzy, Krista, Emily, Lisa, Charlie, Sara, and Thomas). A Memorial Service will be held at 12:30 p.m. December 21, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Shrewsbury, Mo. A private burial will be held in San Diego, Ca. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by Bopp Chapel. www.boppchapel.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sandra Cohen
December 30, 2010
Dear David,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the very recent loss of your father. He was a wonderful man, and it was a great pleasure working with him on the sale of his L.J. home. He was a kind and gracious person.
With sympathy to you and all your family,
Sandra Cohen
December 14, 2010
Dear Gina and Sue,
Marge and I, along with the rest of our family, want to extend our sympathy to you on your great loss. While I didn't know your dad, reading the messages that preceded this one made me wish I had. We'll keep him in our prayers.
Marge and Bob Cronin
Ann Wehrle Doerr
December 10, 2010
Diane, Gina and Susie,
I am sorry for your loss. I remember your dad as a very kind man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Haim Belzer
December 9, 2010
It was a great honor and pleasure to work with Dr. Ken Michael. We will always cherish his gentle demeanor and wisdom.
Rosa and Haim Belzer
Jonathan Goldstein
December 7, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. I knew Dr. Michael as a selfless man who loved and cared deeply for his family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jonathan and Susan Goldstein
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