Regina Kugler (Gruskin) Obituary (1928 - 2014)

Regina Kugler (Gruskin), age 86, of Minneapolis, died peacefully October 25, 2014. Gina was a courageous Holocaust survivor, ran Courage Center Homecrafters for 20 years and was an early advocate for senior housing and Laughing Yoga. Preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sister and Stanley, beloved husband of 55 years. Mother of Lisa Kugler,Yvonne Frailich and Andrew Kugler; grandparent of Daniel, Leah & Shana Crawford, Alison, Dan, Ryan & Grant Frailich and Josh & Allie Kugler; great grandmother of Odin James Crawford. Funeral service MONDAY 11 AM, BETH EL SYNAGOGUE, 5225 Barry St. W., St. Louis Park. Memorials preferred to Young Dance - All Abilities program. SHIVA, Monday 6 PM at Lisa Kugler residence, 4737 Garfield Ave., Mpls and also Monday at 7 PM at Beth El Synagogue.