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Steven "Buckshot" Kufrin

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Steven Kufrin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 22, 2009.

Kufrin, Steven "Buckshot" Age 66, of Prior Lake, formerly of Benson, MN passed on to the prairies of Heaven on Sept. 20, 2009. He was diagnosed with glioblastoma brain cancer in 2004. He beat the odds and lived five more years before the cancer reappeared. Those five years were a gift that allowed Steve to experience his daughter's H.S. graduations, form a closer spiritual relationship with our Lord, and develop a deeper appreciation and love for family and friends. His "I love you" will be deeply missed by wife, Jill (Johnson); daughters, Emily and Becca; siblings, Tom Kufrin, Brad (Mary Beth Nelson) Kufrin, Amy (Larry) Benoit, Aunt Fran Werges, and many dear friends and other family members. We want to thank all the "angels on earth" who helped us care for Steve. Visitation Wed., 3-7 PM, Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant St. SE, Prior Lake and one hour prior to the Celebration of Life Service Thurs., 4 PM, Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 N. Berens Rd. NW, Prior Lake. Ballard-Sunder Funeral Homes www.ballardsunderfuneral.com Prior Lake Chapel 952-447-2633

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October 19, 2009

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September 23, 2009

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September 23, 2009

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Barry Jablon

October 19, 2009

Jill,
I would like to express my sincerest regrets on the death of Steve. You did not know me. And, for that matter, I have not seen Steve in over forty years. We were stationed together in England and I always thought a lot of him. I have tried to follow his accomplishments all of these years, and there have been many. It was a priviledge to know him.

Dave Matthews

September 23, 2009

Steve and I shared a few years, some laughs, and a lot of joy, together as Big Brother/Little Brother.
Someone else mentioned his "Sweetness" and that is so true!
He always seemed to enjoy everything he did, and passed that on to those around him.
I was truly lucky to have him share his time with me!
Guess everyone in Heaven is gonna learn to fish!!
God Bless you Jill, Emily, & Becca.
You will be missed Buckshot!!
Lil' Bro Dave

Randy Hanson

September 23, 2009

Steve was a year ahead of me in high school. During his senior year (1959-1960) we both had after-school jobs (when we weren't in sports). We left school at 2, something kids with jobs were allowed to do if they had study hall last period. Steve gave me a ride with him, dropped me off at my job downtown, then drove to his at Compton's Mens Store. We both were readers of MAD magazine. :-) I hope this doesn't sound strange, but I remember Steve's "sweetness." He was so darn nice to me, the way all upperclassmen should be to underclassmen. I still remember both his parents with fondness. His dad was a great dad (he cared for my dog) & his mom a great mom. Lucky guy. Anyone who associated with Steve was lucky. One more thing: I loved his writing in the Benson paper. He wrote some memorable columns -- ones I clipped & saved in my "Benson archives."

Beth (Ubl) Dawson

September 23, 2009

To Jill, Emily, Becca and all the extended family --- God bless Steve and all of you during this time of grief and the journey that will celebrate everything Steve brought to your lives.

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Alan Himley

September 22, 2009

I will always remember the great times we shared in the Danvers Slough and fishing for Walleyes on Lake Minnewaska. Gods Speed Bucky

MARTHA GILBERTSON

September 22, 2009

TO OUR DEAR FRIEND STEVE AND FAMILY. THE STORIES CHUCK TOLD MARTHA ABOUT YOU TWO IN BENSON ARE SOMETHING ELSE. YOU TWO PLEASE DO NOT GET INTO TROUBLE UP THERE. NOW CHUCK HAS YOU WITH HIM.

LOVE TO ALL FROM MARTHA GILBERTSON

Rick Fluegel

September 22, 2009

Ducks, geese, pheasants and huns, Walleyes, perch and sunnies. Tomatoes and onion pie. Prairies and blue skies.
LLLOOOOVVVEE. These words all say Bucky to me.

Alexander DeFazio

September 22, 2009

Steve and I were room mates at RAF Chicksands in the early 60`s. We both were Morse Intercept Operators only Steve was much better at it than I. I will always remember, as young men, the adventures we shared there. God Bless Steve, God Bless his family

Alexander DeFazio

September 22, 2009

Steve and I were room mates at RAF Chicksands in the early 60`s. We both were Morse Intercept Operators, only Steve was much better at it than I. Our adventures as young men in England will always be in my memory.Steve you are missed very much.
God bless you, God bless your family

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