Kubach, Douglas George Age 61 of Minneapolis, MN passed away suddenly on July 26, 2018 in his home. He was a loving husband (survived by wife, Suzanne Tacheny Kubach), a dedicated son (survived by his mother, Marjorie Shaw Kubach), a beloved father (survived by children Vanessa, Nora, and Ted Kubach, and their mother Patricia Ireland, and his stepson Jordan Marxen) and brother (survived by Kevin Kubach and his wife Ruth Finglass). His father, Allen Edward Kubach, precedes him in death. His life's work was improving education through innovations in technology and assessment. He was an advisor and industry expert for educational technology and assessment businesses. Until 2016, he was President and CEO of NCS Pearson and Pearson School. He was an immensely private person with a quiet countenance and enormous gravitas. At 6'5", Doug had a hearty, memorable laugh, kind eyes, a buoyant spirit, and giant hands, heart, and shoulders - literally and metaphorically. He was a voracious reader and lover of words. (Except whilst. He detested whilst.) A musician and artist, art lover, and generous arts supporter, he could be found playing Chopin on his 1876 model A Steinway or sketching in a local park. Doug's "facts on file" brain made him the guy to beat on game night. His cream cheese eggs were epic. A celebration of Doug's life will take place on Oct 20, 2018, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Douglas George Kubach
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2:00 PM, Saturday October 20th, 2018
Family and friends will gather from 2 - 6 p.m. in the Reception Hall of Mia's Target Wing. Formal remarks will begin at 3 p.m. Please join us for music and hospitality to celebrate Doug's life.
Everwood Farmstead Foundation
Everwood's mission of supporting artists is a passion for both Doug and Suzanne, who serves on the Foundation's board. Doug's remains will be interred on the farm where the family has enjoyed many soulful days.
Pencils of Promise
Doug served on the Pencils of Promise Board of Directors in support of its mission to ensure children across the world have access to quality schools.
Northside Achievement Zone
NAZ's mission to close achievement gaps and create a community-wide transformation toward a college-going culture is deeply shared by both Doug and Suzanne, who have long been NAZ supporters.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Doug and Suzanne are supporters of Mia, and traveled with Mia on an art tour of Japan. Support for either the museum or its arts education programs is appreciated.
Introduce us to your favorite charity
Support for any causes that gets books to kids, helps them learn, and closes achievement gaps, supports the arts, or protects the environment would honor Doug's values. Suzanne also serves on the Guthrie Theater board, another arts institute she and Doug have long supported.
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