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Michael Kullbom Obituary

Michael died unexpectedly on Dec. 5, 2012 in Wiota, from a fall at the age of 58.
Mike was born on June 20, 1954 in Council Bluffs, to Marion and Ellen Kullbom. He graduated from Oakland High School with the class of 1972. He attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D., and was employed by All American Truck Lines in Olathe, Kan. He has lived the past 12 years at his home in Wiota.
He is preceded in death by his parents Marion and Ellen Kullbom. He is survived by three brothers: Dr. Terry (Julie) Kullbom of Rapid City, S.D.; Dr. James (Jill) Kullbom of Rapid City, S.D., and Bill (Carol) Kullbom of Burlington. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be at Rieken Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland, on Sunday evening Dec. 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday Dec. 10 at the Oakland United Methodist Church, with luncheon to follow. Private family Inurnment will be at Carson Cemetery following the luncheon.

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Published by Atlantic News Telegraph on Dec. 7, 2012.

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Candace Davis

December 10, 2012

you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. mike was a wonderful, kind person and my weekly chats with him will be sorely missed.

Gary LaMaster

December 9, 2012

Very sorry to hear of Mike's passing at such a young age. My condolences to the entire Kullbom family.

Roger & Mary Ann Wulff and family

December 8, 2012

We're so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Mike. When ever you ran into Mike you better have time for a story or two and a smile when telling them. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Fritz Holst

December 8, 2012

Bill & Carol, Family
Sorry to read of your brothers fall & passing. God Bless.

Carolyn Beno

December 8, 2012

Terry and Julie-
I'm very sad to hear about Mike. You have my condolences.

Gary and Joanne Goodrich

December 7, 2012

Terry, Julie and family: our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

Steve Potter

December 7, 2012

Mike and I shared many great times and life experiences together. He was a great friend and we kept in touch with each other over distance and time. He will be sorely missed. My condolences go out to his family.

Jane Potter

December 7, 2012

My condolences to Mike's family and friends. My thoughts are with you at this time.

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