Del Tupper

Del Lee Tupper, age 80 of Winnebago, passed away Saturday morning May 10th. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday May 19th at Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Winnebago, MN. Visitation will be from 5 - 7pm Sunday evening, May 18th and one hour prior to the service at Lutheran Church of Our Savior. Burial will take place at the Public Cemetery in Mazeppa, MN with full military honors around 3:30 p.m.

Del was born August 5, 1944 to Dorothy and Kenneth Tupper and grew up on the family farm near Mazeppa. He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Oronoco, MN. He graduated from Mazeppa High School. Del married Judy Ehlers at Mazeppa, MN on August 6, 1966 and spent two years in the Army in Mainz, Germany. He then graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor of science in agriculture education. He taught in St Peter, held various sales positions in agriculture, and worked at Mico as a sales representative in Mankato, MN.

Del volunteered with the Winnebago ambulance for over 20 years, was part of the Mico Emergency Response team for 10 years, and belonged to the American Legion. He held many positions in the church council at Lutheran Church of Our Savior.

Del enjoyed reading, woodworking, watching Twins baseball, and beating his grandchildren at cards.

Del is survived by his wife, Judy, his children Shelly Hector (Larry), Bret Tupper (Gina) and Sean Tupper (Deanna). His grandchildren Sydney Hector, Cosette Tupper, Bret Tupper Jr, Katy Hector, and Lee Tupper. His sister Pat Tupper and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Duane and Neil, and his nephew Phillip Tupper.

Following the burial, friends are invited to join the family and relatives at Mazeppa American Legion for food, fellowship and further remembrance.