Robert Edwin Culligan

A very nice tribute to dear Bob Culligan! Many wonderful memories of the Culligans and Erblands. Janet (Erbland) Carpenter

Annie and Mimi, I just learned of your dear Dad's passing tonight and am heartsick for your loss. I am so sorry I didn't know sooner as I would have been at the service. I was at dinner tonight with a new acquaintance who happened to be a "johnnie" and the Culligan connection came up. He assured me your dad's service was full of fun and fond memories. I will always cherish the watercolor that your dad painted for me and our memories together. Love always, Ann Plunkett

Dad,
It's been 3 months since your beautiful burial mass. I have written 2 haiku for you:

Loss

The dog left your side
Snow-tipped trees bowed their gray limbs
I bid you farewell

Grief

Grief flows from my heart
Yellow roses need pruning
Sweat and tears mingle


Love always, M.

Dad,
Yesterday marked day 60 of your hereafter and of my year after. Last Saturday, while walking Charlie around Lake Nokomis, I became aware of a crow, caw caw caw-ing. I looked up to see the crow getting right up in the face of an eagle. Majestic, calm, the eagle sat peacefully, looking me straight in the eye, undeterred by the crow's incessant shrieking. I know you are soaring on wings like eagles, and always watching over us. We all hold you in our hearts forever. Love M.

To the Culligan Family - we are sorry for the loss of Bob - The Culligans are synonomous with our growing up years - We have a great fondness for you - The relationship between you and our grandparents and parents goes way back - Bob had a wonderful talent - God bless you all - Julie Tracy Dill (Lynn and Loretta's daughter)

Hello Guv'nor,
It's been a month since your passing and I miss you more than ever. Mike Payton, Peter Gavin, and Jim Neher say hello. I have no doubt you are watching over us, as you always have. St Peter likely gave you a post at the Pearly Gates, to welcome all those who are called home. You took a piece of my heart with you, and you remain in my heart every moment of every hour of every day. Forever your loving daughter, Mimi.

Dear Nancy and family,
The loyal friendship between Bob and my Dad, enriched all our lives. I have a beautiful watercolor Bob did in '97 of the bluffs and Mississippi river, in Red Wing. I will cherish it always!
I am sorry, it is sad to lose someone we love so much, we can be grateful to believe in the promise of heaven.
You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Nancy,
We are so saddened to hear of Bob's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Giles and Joan Guggemos

Nancy and family - Bob introduced my mother, Mary Culligan, to my father, Dave Klein. They have been married sixty plus years. The children (9), grandchildren (37) and greatgrandchildren (16) and counting are now and always in his debt. He was always so thoughtful and kind. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. The Klein families.