Al Joseph Kagin Obituary (1918 - 2013) - St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Al Joseph Kagin, Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, age 94, died peacefully at his home in Minneapolis on April 11, 2013. Preceded in death by wife of 57 years, his high school sweetheart Helen, who passed away in 1999. Survived by children Stan (Jeanne) Kagin, Wendy (Randy) Engel; six grand-children, Ryan (Lindsay), Gillian, Alex and Zach Kagin, Andy (Jenna Feldman) Engel and Emily (Dave) Rotenberg; two great grandchildren, Elyse Engel and Joseph Rotenberg; dear friends Myra Chazin and Leo Wolk. Al attended North HS after which he joined the Navy serving his country in WWII. He was a member of the Shriners and the Monarchs, a club formed by his friends in second grade, surviving to this day. Al lived life to the fullest, taking up ballroom dancing late in life. He enjoyed sharing his passion for Jewish music and theater with friends, family and the community; supporting many community organizations and cultural events. He taught us the importance of friendship, family, togetherness, generosity and love, often traveling to visit his beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren. His good name and proud legacy will live on through these essential values and the loving memories of his family. Funeral service 4:00pm SUNDAY at ADATH JESHURUN CONGREGATION, 10500 Hillside Lane W, Minnetonka, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Kagin Family Fund at Jewish Family and Children’s Service or the Kagin Family Fund at Adath Jeshurun Congregation. SHIVA Sun. 7:30pm at Laurel Terrace Apts. social room, 250 Turners Crossroad S, Golden Valley, and Mon. 7:30pm at 3800 Beard Ave. S., Minneapolis.