Always a treat to report triumphs and success about Minnesota's bridge players. Conversely, such sadness to relay the loss of a long time, integral member of our state's bridge community. So it is today, as I must report Murray Appelbaum's death on August 3rd.
Murray was among the top bridge players in Minnesota for decades. He achieved Gold Life Master status, and as recently as 2015, was 53rd on the Top 100 list, despite being unable to play bridge for years due to health issues.
In addition to a never ending sense of humor, Murray was a prolific writer and communicator in his professional life and in the bridge world. Well informed, Murray and several other bridge players (including yours truly), met for years over lunch. There, we solved world issues, bridge problems, debating back and forth for hours. Murray was always in the thick of things.
In addition to Murray's talents at bridge and communication, he was quite the fashion plate! Day Glo orange, hot pink and amazing combinations of plaid and color were Mur's MO.
Murray's obituary, including information about funeral arrangements and shiva, can be viewed here.
Farewell to a funny, warm and talented member of our bridge community ... Loving husband to Arlene, father and grandfather - and good friend.
You will be missed by many, Mur.
Murray was a part of our somewhat infamous "bath coup" ko team years ago. He was just an all around great guy.
Posted by: Craig Satersmoen | August 04, 2016 at 09:47 AM