Michael Phillip Kuller

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Michael Kuller Obituary

Kuller, Michael Phillip Age 73,of Edina Passed away peacefully April 7th, 2006 surrounded by his loving family in his home. He was born in Minneapolis in 1932 and grew up in St. Paul. He graduated high school from St. Paul Central in 1950, and college from the University of Minnesota in 1954. He met the love of his life and married Raleigh Goldman, December 21st, 1958. They built a home in Edina where they have resided for 46 years. Michael was a loving man who never failed to greet a friend or a stranger. His world was filled with laughter and love for others. Always a twinkle in his eye, Michael never once expressed a negative remark about another. Michael was a man with many interests and admirable qualities. When he was not spending time with his family, he loved playing Texas Hold 'Em at Canterbury Park, golfing, playing the piano or listening to classical music, taking photographs professionally, cooking, or building model airplanes in his workshop. He was preceded in death by parents Lillian and Nathan Kuller, and nephew Marc Brill. He is survived by his wife, Raleigh, daughters Harmony Kuller (Mike Litman), Shari (Kuller) Fleming (Todd Fleming), son Mark Kuller (Donna Kuller), grandchildren Alexandra and James Fleming, sister Judith (Kuller) Brill (Jerry Brill), nieces Patti (Scott) Seal, Cindy (Romas) Jelski and Nancy (Ken) Killion, mother-in-law, Shirley Goldberger, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ardis (Fred) Blumenthal, and nephews Harlan (Peggy) Blumenthal and Jon (Kia) Blumenthal. Many thanks to his fabulous health care providers including Drs. Maria Olivari, Ray Scallon, Mark Pritzker, Jeff Ruegemer, and nurses Rhonda Groebner and Susan Machutt. Our greatest thanks for the loving care provided by Heartland Hospice Care, under the direction of Dr. Thomas Pettus and nurse Jenny Satak, who preserved Michael's dignity and zest for life in his final days. Funeral services, SUNDAY (TODAY) 2 PM, TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2324 Emerson Ave. S., Mpls. Family prefers donations to the Michael Kuller Hospice Fund c/o Temple Israel. SHIVA will be held Sunday and Monday evening at 7pm, at the home of Dr. Todd and Shari Fleming, 4529 Eastwood Road, Minnetonka. Hodroff-Espstein 612-871-1234 online guest book at: www.hodroffepstein.com

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Published by Pioneer Press on Apr. 9, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Kuller

13 Entries

Colleen & Gary Swenson`

April 18, 2006

Dear Raleigh,

I was out of town and Gary saved the obituary. We will never forget the fun times we had with you and Marilyn and Harry. The first time I met Michael was at a golf tournament. I knew nothing about golf and Michael got stuck with me. He was the kindness man I had ever met. That kind spirit is what I always think of with Michael. We have lovely 25th anniversary pictures, thanks to him. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. Robert sends his condolence's.

Jim Brown

April 13, 2006

Dear Kuller Family,I just got the call today about Michael and I find it difficult to comprehend in that he wa so full of vitality!I will always cherish my relationship with him as well as the fond memories. Jim Brown

Mark & Judy Ross

April 13, 2006

Kuller Family,

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Sharon cecere

April 11, 2006

Kuller Family,

My deepest sympathy goes out to your family, Mr Kuller had so much love to share and I hope your memories will help comfort you in this sad time.

Bonnie & Arthur Stein

April 11, 2006

Kuller Family,

Our deepest sympathy at this sad time in your lives. May you find strength in your memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jeff Tana David Becca & Christopher Aronson

April 10, 2006

Dear Raleigh & Family

We are holding you close in our thoughts and prayers as you walk through this difficult time. We hope that the beautiful memories you have of Michael will fill your hearts and help to ease your sorrow.

Arvin & Paula Cohen

April 10, 2006

Dear Raleigh, We are saddened to hear about about Michael. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Arvin & Paula Cohen

chuck shapiro

April 9, 2006

I will always remember Michael for all the laughs and good times we had and all the Kuller Photos I have in my home.

With Love,

Chuck

Sheila and Milt Corwin

April 9, 2006

Dear Ral and Kids,We said our good byes a million times and God love him he always fooled us until now.Alought we are not with you today you have been in our thoughts and prayers. No one could laugh like Michael. No one had as much get up and go as Michael. No one loved more that Michael. We will Miss him but never forget him. Ral I will be with you in a few weeks --we will talk, we will cry and we will remember. Our thoughts are with you and the entire family.

Love Sheila and Milt

SHUSSIE & ALLEN BLUMENTHAL

April 8, 2006

WE ARE TRULY SORRY TO HEAR OF MIKE'S PASSING. HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW AND LOVED HIM. RALEIGH, OUR LOVE AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY AT THIS TIME. LOVE, SHUSSIE AND AL

Cheryle and Henry Kristal

April 8, 2006

I will miss Michael. Although we only saw each other infrequently, we had a wonderful time growing up and at Central High together. I always admired Michael. He was a wonderful person, even though he always beat me at ping-pong.

With Love,

Cheryle and Hank

Ed Berris

April 8, 2006

I'll always remember Mike as a warm, happy and extremely talented man. He was also one lucky guy to have such a loving wife and family. Mike brought an artistic quality to those things that he enjoyed. I think most of all I'll remember Mike's smile and his positive, upbeat energy. He was so much fun to be with. I'll miss him.

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