Bill
Kuckler

January 18, 1937 - May 12, 2001

Anyone who has been involved with Yoga in Nashville over the last twenty years knew Bill Kuckler.     One of the founders of the Nashville Yoga Society and long time president, Bill also taught hundreds of students during his long career at the downtown YMCA.  In addition, he taught many other classes for businesses and institutions.

Photo of Bill in the cockpit of his Cessna.  Photo courtesy of John Noel.
     When Bill's Cessna was lost on May 12, 2001, a two week wait began with all those whose lives Bill had touched.  Our lives were suspended as we all prayed that he would come out of this last challenge safely, as he had done so often before.
    But two weeks later Bill's plane was found and we knew that he would never again teach us or give us his ready smile.
    We all must die, but few of us are likely to be honored by so many and so sincerely as was Bill.  There were three memorial services prior to the final one in the gymnasium of the downtown YMCA, attended by over 200 of Bill's former students, friends, and family.

Richard Loller
 

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Alden Defeo

News Article On The Long Search 

 
Sherri Carroll

Eulogy At The Downtown YMCA

 
Dorinda Lee

Bill's Friendship


  
Richard Wall

Remembering Bill

 
Kae Bender

Integration