Dr. Joseph Kugler

Dr. Joseph K. Kugler, age 77, a retired Hastings dentist died Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Regina Nursing Home. Joe was born April 14, 1932 to Joseph and Gertrude (Kirby) Kugler in St. Paul, MN. He graduated from Cretin High School in St. Paul, received a B.S. from Georgetown University in Washington D.C., and received his D.D.S. from Marquette University in Milwaukee. He married Jill (Harbin) in 1959, in Manistique, MI. Joe was a caring and talented dentist for 30 years in Hastings. He was a loyal friend to many, an avid historian, and loved the outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jill; children Joseph (Mary Lou) Kugler of Stillwater, Robert (Karen) Kugler of Woodbury, Heidi (Randy) O�Connor of Lake Oswego, OR, and James Kugler of St. Paul; grandchildren Logan, Taylor, Walt, Kate and Callan; siblings John (Marj) Kugler of Amery, WI, and Mary Jo (Julian) Roche of Minneapolis. The Memorial Mass, officiated by Fr.Martin Siebenalerwill be held 11AM Monday, April 12, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 W. Fifteenth Street, Hastings with a gathering two hours prior to the service at church. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights.