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Kaup, Lukas "Luke" P.
Lukas P. "Luke" Kaup, age 38, of Dodgeville, passed away on Friday March 8, 2013 at UW Health Hospital in Madison. He was born July 18, 1974 in Waterloo, IA, the son of Larry (Christine) Kaup of Menasha, WI and Debra Schaeve (Sleeper), partner Mike Newburgh of Montello, WI.
He graduated high school in 1992 from Lakeland High School, Minocqua, WI. He graduated from College in 2002 from North Central Technical College with a CIS- Programmer/Analyst Associate Degree. He was currently employed at All-Pro Software in Mineral Point.
Luke will be most remembered for his love of soccer. He was passionate about being a soccer coach and spent much of his time preparing soccer lessons, painting lines and making sure all kids were able to enjoy the game he loved. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time with his sons and friends fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing, bowling and golfing. He was a loving husband, an amazing father and a role model for so many.
Luke is survived by his wife Amy Kaup; his sons, Damian, Adam and Brandon; his siblings, Zachary Kaup, of Spokane, WA, Kaitlin (Derek) Rinabarger, of Prairie du Sac, WI, Colin Ecker (partner Chastity), of Fond du Lac, WI; his sister-in-law, Melanie (David) Fisher; his brothers-in-law, Todd Nelson (partner Kasey Schill), Travis Schenzel and Mitchell Schenzel; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Charles and Florence Kaup, Jerome and Geraldine Sleeper, Allan Hanke and his nephew, Zander (Alexander) Schenzel.
A Celebration of Life for Luke will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the GORGEN-McGINLEY & AYERS FUNERAL HOME in Dodgeville, where a Service of Memories will be held at 4:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to an education fund to be set up for Luke's three sons.
Gorgen-McGinley & Ayers Funeral Home
400 E. Grace Street Dodgeville
www.gorgenfh.com
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My family & I offer our heartfelt condolences. I know that there are no words that can ease the pain of loosing a loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you all during this time of grief. (1 Cor 15:26)
J K
March 13, 2013
So sorry to hear of your recent loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. May god wrap you in his loving arms and help you make it through each and every day. God Bless you and your boys.
March 11, 2013
Amy- I was sad to learn of your husband's death. My very deepest sympathies to you and your family. Know I will be remembering you all in thought and prayer. May God cover you with His grace and meet your every need as only He can do.
Donna Rozar
March 11, 2013
I want to let my friend Amy know that her and the boys will be in my prayers!
March 10, 2013
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