Culligan, Sheila Spriggs Of St. Paul. Born on September 21, 1928, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2016. Sheila was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Dr. John A. Culligan, her parents Walter J. and Nelle Spriggs and her Aunt Myrl Norman. She is survived by children John (Nancy), Kathleen, Sheila, Thomas (Carol), Elizabeth (Albert) Maruggi, Shannon (Philip) Rode, Paul (Anne) and grandchildren John and Courtney Culligan; Megan Culligan; Albert, Mary, Ellen, Edward and Margaret Maruggi; Samuel and Maxwell Rode and Joseph Culligan. She is also survived by loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Sheila attended St. Mark's Grade School and Derham Hall High School, where she made many lifelong friendships. She attended Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Terre Haute, IN before graduating from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Education. She enjoyed teaching at St. Leo's and St. Luke's Schools. In 1952, she married John and they began building a magnificent life together. Sheila ran busy households in St. Paul and in Rio Verde, AZ and also volunteered at numerous organizations, including the St. Paul Junior League, St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary and the Guild of Catholic Women. She threw legendary parties and swung a great golf club - all with effortless grace. She was always welcoming and made everyone feel special. Sheila was a truly strong and elegant woman. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church of the Assumption, 51 7th Street West, St. Paul, MN on February 13 at 10:00 AM with a Visitation on February 12 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at O'Halloran and Murphy Funeral Home, 575 S. Snelling Avenue, St. Paul. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. The family thanks Caryn with Home Instead and all of the caregivers at Carondelet Village. Memorials preferred to Carondelet Village, The Culligan Family Scholarship Fund at St. Thomas Academy, Cretin-Derham Hall or donor's choice. O'Halloran & Murphy Funeral Home 651-698-0796