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for Dan Dupler
Nancy Popa Sneed
October 6, 2022
...Still think about Dan! Great classmate and friend.
Ariel Carter
March 28, 2013
Coach Dupler. I never got a chance to come to this book before now. I just wanted to say thank you publicly for being a wonderful person, a great teacher & a great coach. You were always so funny and you made all of our times at East a great one. Will always love you and will continue to keep your family in my prayers. With much love, respect and admiration. I salute you for all you did for us at East. You were one of the best! Thank you Dup!
East High, Class of 2000! Tigers for Life!
November 10, 2012
Dupler family, we can't speak highly enough about coach Dupler's influence. His strength and character inspired generations. We are incredibly fortunate to have had him in our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - The Crosby Family
Todd Alles
November 2, 2012
I am so sorry that I just heard about the passing of one of my favorite coaching buddies, Dan "Dupes" Dupler. What a servant he was to so many. He was one of the most unselfish people I know. If you had to sum Dupe up in one word I would pick "Giver." He gave his time, his money, his energy and his love to so many young people. Dupes, we can only pray that we had half the impact on young people that you did in your very honorable and successful career as an educator and coach. God, lend your ear to those of us who ask that you bring our friend into your Kingdom. Rest in Peace Buddy.
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Brian Rapp
November 2, 2012
Just today, by accident, found out about "Coach D"'s passing. First met him 35 years ago during his stint at Watterson -- our infamous Class of '72 bootleg video will ALWAYS be my lasting memory of his legacy to my class...not to mention 27 years of helping him with his baby, the Central Ohio All-Star Game (1983-2009). Dupes, I just KNOW you and Mollick are having a great time together again....thanks for your passion, your dedication, and your love of kids in Central Ohio....and for your friendship and confidence in a one-time sports announcer-turned-editor who will always be grateful for allowing him to get behind a mic again. We've lost one of the truly great ones.
Julie Prince
November 2, 2012
Hey Coach,
Just wanted to let you know that you were a great friend and inspiration to so many. You are one of the greatest men of all time. Moving forward we are going to miss you on this earth, but we are gadly waiting for that reunion in God's Kingdom. It is a pleasure and a Blessing to have met you. I am glad to have had your friendship for just a little while. See you soon.
Love always Julz
October 18, 2012
I just heard the news of my favorite coach of all time passing. Coach you will truly be missed, I want to say he had a great impact on the lives of many football players that came out of West HS. THANKS COACH FOR ALL YOU DID!
Tom Ensign
October 14, 2012
Coach Dupes was the essence of football toughness. I could recognize that low raspy voice anywhere. Right now he's probably up in heaven "yelling at the angels to get it right," What an inspiration he was to me. And, Jamie, not sure if you remember, but, my son Justin played UA travel baseball with you. Your dad was a great man. I truly loved him.
Tom Ensign, UA Class of 1980
Linda Patrick
October 13, 2012
My condolences to The Dupler family..I knew Dan from texting him (accidently the first time)and it continued for almost 3 years...mostly during football season...his knowlege of sports was amazing as was his love for the Buckeyes his beloved Browns, and his students and his family! I will always regret never meeting such a wonderful person but will always cherish having known him! He made me smile! Rest in Peace friend!
Karen Lane (OSU)
October 12, 2012
Jamie,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 11, 2012
Coach Dupler was one of these people you never forget...he made football fun and my condolences to his family...Don Cavin
Eric Leu
October 11, 2012
The world is a lesser place without you. I will miss you, God bless.
Carlisa Solis and Family
October 10, 2012
My prayers go out to the Dupler family. Coach Dupe will be missed.
October 10, 2012
Many blessings to the Dupler family. Our prayers will be with you all.
Dan and Betsy Sebastian
Michele DeVault
October 8, 2012
Dupes will always be remembered for his passion for life-his energy and love of sports will be admired for a very long time. He was always a big supporter of mine. Prayers and love go out to my classmate, Laine, and the rest of the family, RIP Mr. Dupler.
October 8, 2012
What a ride! To live & loved as much as Dan "Dupes", we should all be so lucky! You were taken from us way too early & we as a friend since high school, children that you coached & taught so much & a community that you gave your heart to, we will miss you so very much. You are UA! You all are in our thoughts & prayers.
The Bradley Family, Jan, Wally, Joe & Jacquelyn.
Mike King
October 8, 2012
You have always been and will continue to be a legend in the Upper Arlington community. God's grace and peace to your family.
Dad on game day - Two weeks ago - Always #1
October 7, 2012
October 7, 2012
God bless the Dupler Family during this difficult time.
Mike, Terri & Kristina Hayes
Dad in Cocoa Beach with Brad and Cheryl - His home away from home
October 7, 2012
Elda Silknitter-Bowshier
October 6, 2012
Being truly blessed to have known coach. My heart an prayers go to the family. A wonderful man, coach, teacher an friend. Fly high coach you earned your wings.
Tigers class of 94
Brian Randall
October 6, 2012
Coach Dupe. You will be missed. God bless you and your family. West High School 1987
October 6, 2012
to the dupler family, it was a pleasure knowing your dad. great guy,good person.
brad & cherly(cocoa beach)
Joyce and Gene Hite
October 6, 2012
Tony - Chris and Matt join us in sending our condolences. We have fond memories of your dad and the Trinity teams! Please know that you are in our prayers.
Dennis Saker
October 6, 2012
Dan,
You were such a good person, I will treasure the pep talks you gave me about high school and life.
Paul J. Neff
October 6, 2012
Dan Dupler will be missed.
A fine person and I can only find positive words to describe, my experience with (DUPES) over 3-4 decades ago at Upper Arlington High School.
One of the great ones, truly, to have known and have in my life years ago.
Rest in Peace, you're one of the good ones.
Nancy Popa Sneed
October 6, 2012
Dan was a great classmate, friend, athlete and coach. He touched so many lives and made them better. We have all lost a old friend who knew how to live and compete with all that life had to offer. My sincere condolences to Dan's family.
Jody Elliott (Wuille)
October 5, 2012
God bless you Dan! You will be missed by so many people!
nancy hart
October 5, 2012
I will always remember our fun times in Delaware when you lived under the boardwalk with your surfboard
Tom Bender
October 5, 2012
Dan formed the Bishop Watterson track team in 72 , 73 . Unfortunatly we Didn't a track ; we ran in the parking . I remember using the curb as starting blocks and he would time us. Preview Leadership of expections was HIS Deal..I last joked with him 2007 at the state High School track meet at OSU. He was alone and seemed Humble at his health threat a year or two before. He was very wowed at the top talent at meet. I was with him when the High Jump record was broken. The power and the glory by William Manchester . Gods Speed....
Bryant Phares II
October 5, 2012
I'll miss you coach. You taught me a lot.
Morgan Swanson
October 5, 2012
Coach dupler was my swim team coach and my track coach and a great friend of the family and I just want to say THANK YOU for everything you have done for me and my family!!! I Love You coach dup!!!
Me and coach dup
Morgan Swanson
October 5, 2012
Coach dupler was my swim team coach and my track coach and a great friend of the family and I just want to say THANK YOU for everything you have done for me and my family!!! I Love You coach dup!!!
Micahel and Merrlyn Cahill
October 5, 2012
Dear Dan, Myrna and Family,
Donna called me this morning with this sad news. Words fail me at this time, but I want you to know that Michael and I extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and the entire family. May your happy memories and love for God and one another carry you through this sorrowful time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come.
Shaun Gannon
October 5, 2012
I am proud to have known Dupes. He was an Great person and a inspiration to many of us over the years. May God Bless you and keep you.
October 5, 2012
I am proud to have known Dupes. He was an Great person and a inspiration to many of us over the years. May God Bless you and keep you.
Christopher Silliman
October 5, 2012
Coach Dupler,
You will be missed. We were very lucky to have you as a coach. UA '98
Ken Wears
October 5, 2012
Dan: You broke my high jump record by 3" in junior high the year after I set it.
Karen Armstrong
October 5, 2012
This is a loss to our community. Dupes was a legend among so many as well as a leader, mentor, coach, and friend. I am so very grateful for the opportunity to spend some time with his family during the last year and seeing him with Ella, that little precious gift. My prayers and thoughts are with all the members of his family at this time. Know for sure, he will be looking over and protecting you now; just as he has done for all the years past. Rest in peace, Dupes. You will always be remembered!
Daniel Thomas
October 5, 2012
Coach Dup, thank you the great times in health class and on the football field. You will be deeply missed, God Bless.
-East High c/o 1999
Josie and Ned Merkle
October 5, 2012
What great fun it was to be with Danny...in highschool, college, and beyond! His smile was infectious!
Jim Hamilton
October 5, 2012
Dupes was born a Golden Bear.
Football and the young men who played the game were his passion.
He will be missed!!!
Lynn Cahill
October 5, 2012
With our deepest sympathy!
The Cahill Family
Pat, Lynn,Sean and Carley
Patrick Baker
October 5, 2012
You will be missed Coach Dupes!! Thanks for the great memories of riding in the war wagon when I was kid. Godspeed to you.
Dorothy Garrett
October 5, 2012
I only knew Dan as a recent neighbor and saw him most when he walked his dog. I am so sorry to hear about him leaving us. We in the condo community will miss him greatly.
John Proctor
October 5, 2012
Sorry to hear of your families loss. Coach Dupler was an amazing man and influence to so many. He will be greatly missed by all.
Brian Trotier
October 5, 2012
When Dupes was born, they broke the mold. He was truly one of a kind, a unique and genuine person who always spoke his mind. It was an honor to play for him and years later to coach alongside him. If you never heard him give a pre-game pep talk, you really missed out. God speed Dupes.
Allen Iacobucci
October 4, 2012
I am proud to have known and to have coached with Dupes. He was an awesome friend, colleague and mentor. God Bless you and keep you, Dan!
Tiffany
October 4, 2012
We told Ella about her Granpa tonight and she just KNEW. she cried herself to sleep, and I know it was because her heart was broken. I light a candle in honor of the two of them, that his love for her will light her path forward always.
Steve Georgeff
October 4, 2012
My deepest condolences for the loss of your father and my friend, Dupes. He was in the People Hall of Fame as he lived life to the fullest and had no enemies. Please live your lives to the fullest as he loved all of you so very much. Being in Mobile, Alabama, I will be unable to attend the services, but my prayers are with all of you and your loving Dad. Steve Georgeff
Larry Murdock
October 4, 2012
I was greatly influenced by Coach Dupler while playing football at UA in the late 70's. I can still hear his gravelly voice saying "Dock, where would you rather be than right here, right now?...it just doesn't get any better!" everyday, rain or shine, practice or game night. he would ask me that... And except for my wedding and the birth of my two children I think he might have been right.
He made me a better player, student, and person. Being a husband and father, I know now he was teaching me how to be a man who is focused on the present, while learning from the past, and planning for the future. God Speed Dupes and THANK YOU.
Chris Caldwell
October 4, 2012
A great man who cared more about his players off the field than their accomplishments on it. I am proud to call him "Coach."
Nate Cikach
October 4, 2012
The UA family and me personally will miss you Dupes.
October 4, 2012
So sorry to hear this news. Dan was a positive influence on many young men. He will be missed! Thoughts and prayers are with his family. The Brauns
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