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James Richard Kulstad

September 18, 1946 — October 14, 2017

James Richard Kulstad, 71, of Red Wing, died October 14, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Jim was born on September 18, 1946 to Harold (Jerry) and Dorothy (Larson) Kulstad in Rushford, MN.

Jim grew up in St. Paul, MN. He graduated in 1964 from Washington High School in St. Paul. Jim and Carol "Bunny" Roelofs were friends for many years, but got closer during their senior trip to Washington, DC, in 1964. The 1965 "Great Minnesota Get Together" was more than the State Fair- it was when Jim and Bunny started what would become a fantastic love story.

Jim enlisted in the United States Army in 1966, and served in Military Intelligence. One day after marrying Bunny, they started their lives together in Denver, CO. After leaving the Army, Jim was a police officer in Arvada, Co. For Jim, the mountains of Colorado didn't measure up to the lakes and rivers of Minnesota, so they moved to Red Wing. There, he proudly served the Red Wing Police Department from 1972 - 2000, leaving as a Detective. They raised a family of three children in Red Wing. Shortly after leaving the police department, Jim went on to work for the Red Wing Shoe Company from 2000-2012.

Jim was a member of the Red Wing Elks and First Lutheran Church, where he was most comfortable serving behind the scenes. Jim was an amazing woodcarver, cook, and friend to anyone he met.

Jim is survived by his wife of fifty years, Bunny Kulstad, and three children: Scott (Hayley), Michael (Jody) and Becky, along with six grandchildren, Alex, Zach, Cameron, Emily, Isabella and Jack; brother John and sisters Kathy and Laurel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Dorothy and an infant brother.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, October 21, 2017 at First Lutheran Church, 615 West 5th Street in Red Wing, with Rev. Arthur Sharot officiating. Visitation will take place at First Lutheran Church in Red Wing, on Friday, October 20 from 4 - 7 PM and for one hour prior to services at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to First Lutheran Church, the Union Gospel Mission, or a charity of the donor's choice.

Visitation

OCT 20. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)

First Lutheran Church-Red Wing
615 West 5th Street
Red Wing, MN 55066

Visitation

OCT 21. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)

First Lutheran Church-Red Wing
615 West 5th Street
Red Wing, MN 55066

Memorial Service

OCT 21. 11:00 AM (CDT)

First Lutheran Church-Red Wing
615 West 5th Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
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