Michael Kiefer

Michael L. Kiefer, 77, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Sarah and survived by his sons, William (Hillary), Mark (Donnamarie), Blake; grandchildren, Tallinn, Sam, Timothy, Matthew, Rachel; brother Ross Kiefer; sister Rowie Reiter; and special companion, Marilyn Chiat. After graduating from North High School, Michael joined the Navy and served on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific Ocean. Upon his return to Minneapolis he entered the University of Minnesota Law School and following completion of his degree joined the Attorney General’s Office and then went into private practice for fifty years. Michael was active in the Civil Rights Movement, served as President of B’nai Brith, and was vice-chair of the DFL party in Hennepin County where he labored tirelessly on behalf of local and national candidates. Michael loved boats, classic cars, and his dogs, especially Riley who survives him. Funeral service is FRIDAY 11 AM, at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2324 Emerson Ave., Minneapolis. Memorials are preferred to the Animal Humane Society and the Friends of B’nai Abraham, 1788 Maryland, Golden Valley 55427. SHIVA is at Temple Israel on Saturday at 6:30 pm.