Richard Kuberra

Richard (Dick) Kuberra, 68, died of acute myloid leukemia on Oct. 13, 2006 at home with his loving family. He was born on Dec. 1, 1937 in Duluth, Minn. to Anton and Victoria (Jago) Kuberra. Dick attended St. James School and was a member of Duluth Cathedral graduating class of 1955. While in school, he enjoyed playing football and basketball. Following graduation Dick served 4 years in the U.S. Navy honing his cooking skills. He loved cooking for family and friends. On Dec. 26, 1959, Dick married Sandie Granger. He retired from the maintenance department at ISD 709 in 1995 and began a passion for golf. Dick golfed at Enger Senior League and on every other day of the week with the Red Caps at Lester Park. He was also an avid deer hunter of 40+ years with the Floodwood gang. Dick was always ready to lend a helping hand or take the role of foreman on any project. He loved his family dearly and was so proud of them all. Dick will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his parents. Dick is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sandie; three children, Kathie (Russ) Otterino of Maple, Wis., Thomas (Georgiann) Kuberra of Hermantown, and Daniel (Martha) Kuberra of Duluth; ten grandchildren, Emily and Vincent Otterino, Lucas Lindstrom, Granger, Gunnar, and Rylee Kuberra, Molly and Holly Klassen, and Elliott and Dustin Kuberra; brother Larry (Joan) of Sarasota, Fla. and sister, Mary (Paul) Berg of Duluth. The family would like to thank St. Luke's Hospice, especially Kathleen. MEMORIAL MASS:11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006 at St. James Catholic Church with Father Charles Flynn officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorials may by directed to St. James School, St. Luke's Hospice, or a charity of the donor's choice. Services entrusted to the Cremation Society of Minnesota 624-5200.