Service Information
William “John” Tupa, age 84, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 20, 2020, at 2:00 P.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment at a later date.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Monday, January 20, 2020, from 1:00-2:00 P.M. at Peace Lutheran Church.
Obituary
William John Tupa was born on January 17, 1935, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of William John and Louise (Friauf) Tupa. John was baptized as an infant on February 3, 1935, and later confirmed on September 3, 1949, both at Evangelical United Bethlehem Church in Hutchinson. He received his education at McLeod County School District #44 through the 8th grade. John was a graduate with the Hutchinson High School class of 1953.
On October 20, 1957, William was united in marriage to Julianne Plath at Peace Lutheran Church. This marriage was blessed with two children, Margo and Kim. John and Julianne resided in Hutchinson all their married life. They shared 60 years of marriage until the passing of Julianne on September 29, 2018.
John began his work life at Fredrickson’s Well Drilling and in June 1959, he started Tupa Excavating. During the winter months, he did snow removal for Gilbert Boldt. In his later years, he also worked part-time at Ag Systems and Stearnswood. John was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, where he was an usher and on the Board of Trustees.
John enjoyed fishing, hunting, old-time dancing, bowling, and playing cards. He especially enjoyed spending time with his great-grandchildren, great-grand dogs, grandchildren, family, and friends.
William passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 84 years. Blessed be his memory.
William is survived by his:
Daughters, Margo Kaping, of Hutchinson, MN,
Kim O’Fallon and her husband, Mark, of Buffalo Lake, MN;
Grandchildren, Ryan Kaping and his wife, Abby, Adam Kaping and his wife, Dea, Dana Kramer and her husband, Jake,
Matthew Kohls and his wife, Missy, Justin Kohls;
Great Grandchildren, Isaac, Bella, Zoey, Paisley, Grayson, Brooks, Miles, and Monte;
Many other relatives and friends.
William is preceded in death by his Parents, William and Louise Tupa; Wife, Julianne Tupa; Brother, Levi Tupa and his wife, Faye; Sister, Irene Bertek and her husband, Frank.
Jo Reck says
Dear Kim and Margo~
I am so very sorry to read of the passing of your dad. He was such a nice guy, and had to be extremely tolerant with all you girls in the house growing up! He and your mom are together again, and I know that makes both of them very happy! Treasure your memories and they will always remain alive in your hearts~
Love and gentle hugs, Jo
Karen Hoffmann says
Kim, Margo and families,
Sending our sympathy and remembering all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories of your folks and hold them close to your hearts. They are together again with the Lord. Love, hugs, and prayers.
Karen and Larry Hoffmann
Val Severson says
So sorry for your lose Kim and Margo-may the Lord be with you at this time of sorrow.
Dianne Rath says
I’m so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He enjoyed living life. He certainly enjoyed his scooter and being able to get around in and out of the building. He showed others how to have fun at the nursing home. He’s going to be missed.
Randall Lindeman says
Sending sympathy to John’s family. I enjoyed visiting with John many times the last several months as I would come to visit my dad Lester.
December 24th lunch visit with John and Lester took us back a quiet of few years. John talked about a backhoe he use to own and they both talked about cars they use to drive. Of course they where not happy they could not drive anymore, the kids would not let them, however John was happy he could still scoot around on his scooter. John will be missed by Randy and Lester.
Rosan Hedtke (Sheppard) says
Kim I am so sorry of the loss of your Dad. Sending my sympathy and remembering all of you in my thoughts and prayers.