Bernard Kaplan

Bernard W. Kaplan age 87 of Rancho Mirage, CA. formerly of St. Paul, passed away July 10, 2010. Preceded in death by brother Joseph H. Kaplan and brother-in-law Richard Salper. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Maxine "Mitzie" (Pritzker); son; Robert (Marina Baroff) Kaplan; daughter Francee (Joshua Ludwick) Kaplan; grandchildren, Melanie Kaplan, Meredith, and Garrett Lenci; sister Frances Salper; sisters-in-law, Mickey Kaplan, Alys Yarmo, and Jeanne Silverman; brother-in-law, Edward Pritzker; numerous nieces and nephews. A veteran of World War II, Bernie was awarded a Bronze Star Medal. With an early career in the family paper box business, Bernie then spent the remainder of his professional life in real estate both in Minnesota and California. Bernie was passionate about cars, politics and family. Residing in the Southern California desert with his wife for the past twenty-five years, Bernie enjoyed dinners out, movies and reading the local, regional and national newspapers. Bernie will be fondly remembered for his vibrant personality and his spirited outlook. Funeral service THURSDAY, 12 NOON, TEMPLE OF AARON SYNAGOGUE, 616 So. Mississippi River Blvd., St. Paul. Memorials are preferred to Challenged Athletes Foundation, P.O. Box 910769, San Diego, CA. 92191 SHIVA, Thursday 6:30 pm at Temple of Aaron Synagogue.