Sigrid ‘Sig’ Culver

Sigrid Ruth Culver, age 74, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Born on July 16, 1942 to parents Bjorn and Ruth (Hegge) Christophersen, Sig grew up in the Eau Claire area. After graduating from Eau Claire Memorial High School in 1960, she furthered her education by earning a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. On August 5, 1967, Sig was united in marriage to Robert S. Culver. Their union in marriage was blessed with three children, Maija, Mike, and Andy.

Sig spent many years working as a clinic manager for White Bear Hills Medical Group and Northern LIghts Pediatrics. During those years, many memories and friends were made. Outside of work, Sig cherished the hours spent boating with her family, playing duplicate bridge with her friends and trying her luck with the slot machines. Sig even dabbled with technology by playing Words with Friends and learning how to Tweet. Above all, Sig loved her family and adored her nine grandchildren.

Sig is survived by her children, Maija (Cory) Stubbendick, Mike (Erin) Culver, and Andy (Nora) Culver; grandchildren, Maxwell, Tyler, Erik, and Allie Stubbendick, Brody, Riley, Casey, and Kerrigan Culver, and Sloan Culver; sisters-in-law, Mary (David) Schuck, and Linda Culver; nephews, Mark (Julie) Culver, Jason Schuck, and Ryan (Jamie) Schuck; niece, Kelly (Roger) Servey; as well as other relatives and friends. Sig was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Culver; her parents and parents-in-law; and brother-in-law, David Culver.

A gathering for family and friends begins at 9:30 am on Saturday, October 22, 2016 followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00am at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 520 11th Street So. in Hudson, WI. Services are in the care of the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Hudson, WI. 715-386-3725

A private family burial will be held at a later date. Memorials honoring Sig may be directed to the discretion of the family.

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