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Fred Lupa Obituary
He was born on Aug. 10, 1924, to Lottie and Samuel Lupa in Ladysmith, Wis. Fred married the former Alverda Kregar on May 8, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pa.
He served aboard a Naval Destroyer during World War II from 1943 to 1946.
Fred was employed as a district manager for Hires Root Beer. After moving to Traverse City in 1964 he operated a snack food business and worked for Wares Bros. Office supply before retiring from Grand Traverse Medical Care.
He is survived by his wife, Alverda; daughter, Linda (Dick) Linderleaf; two grandchildren, Scott (Julie) Linderleaf of Grand Ledge and Jennifer (Chris) Kenter of Traverse City; three great-grandchildren, Brett, Kevin and Faith Kenter; one sister, Irene Askin of Baraboo, Wis; one brother, Frank Lizauk of Harwood Heights, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Stanley, Florian and Walter; and one sister, Francis.
Graveside services with military honors from the VFW Cherryland Post 2780 will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 10 a.m., at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
Please direct memorial donations to the Father Fred Foundation.
Kindly share memories with the family on Fred's online guest book at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.
The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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November 23, 2009
To All The Lupa Family,
Fred will be missed in the neighborhood. We have memories of him walking down the street with his cane, or on his scooter ...in no matter what kid of weather.
It was always nice when Fred stopped for a chat when he saw me outside. The last several years he has been very dedicated in taking care of Alverda.
I know he enjoyed his breaks when he was able to get out and about, but his main concern was the care of Alverda.
I already miss the flying of the American flag daily.
"How fortunate we are that in our hearts we keep forever the memories of those we love...and the time we shared together."
Julie Smith
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