Hupp, Lowell J. (1939 – 2024)

HUPP, WALLIS, BECHTEL, JACKSON, TOMASELLO, KNIGHT, GARRISON, MONTHEI, SWERDA, SAPP, BROCKER, ENGLAND

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 1/17/2025 at 17:15:56

Name of deceased: Lowell J. Hupp

Aged: 85 yrs, 9 mo, 8 days

Residence: Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Born: Feb. 14, 1939; rural Carroll, Carroll County, IA; was a twin to Lorne

Died: Nov. 22, 2024; Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Per Lowell’s wishes, no services were held

Survived by: Children, Teri (spouse, Tom) Wallis of Las Vegas, NV, Jeff Hupp of Springfield, MO, Lowell James Hupp of Tacoma, WA, Steve Hupp of Tucson, AZ, and Christopher Hupp of Ottawa, KS; step-children: Rena (spouse, John) Bechtel of Mesa, AZ, Michele (spouse, Jimmy) Jackson of Omaha, NE, Kelly Tomasello of Omaha, NE, Toni (spouse, Ron) Knight of Fort Collins, CO, and Steven Tomasello of Harlan, IA; grandchildren, David Jackson, James Jackson, Christine Tomasello, Jasmine Jackson, Kathryn Tomasello, Danielle Garrison, Vincent Knight, Derek Monthei, Allison Hupp, Chase Hupp, Jake Hupp, Samantha (nee Hupp) Swerda, Abby Hupp, Jesse Hupp, Molly Jo Hupp, and others; numerous great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Theodore and Nora (nee Sapp) Hupp; wife, Kay Hupp; granddaughter, Sierra Knight; siblings, Lorne, James, Berthal, and Lorene Hupp

Education: Attended Viola Township Schools, Viola, IA

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: Served in the U. S. Marine Corps

Marriage: Kay C. (nee Brocker) England; March 31, 1989; Harlan, IA

Employment: After his time in the military, Lowell farmed in the Audubon area and owned the Holiday Bar and Restaurant in Audubon, IA. Later, he launched a tree service specializing in stump removal, often contracting in Sioux City, IA. With wife Kay, they shared a passion for beekeeping, which became a successful business, Midwest Iowa Honey. Lowell was known for his tireless work ethic, remaining active until age 80, ending his work career as a dishwasher at Wing’s Truck Stop, Avoca, IA

Hobbies/Interests: In his early years, Lowell was a dirt track race car driver, competing at Shelby County Speedway during the 1960s and 1970s. In the 1970s and 1980s, he moved indoors and immersed himself in pool tournaments, playing in local leagues and competing in Omaha, NE. He was a talented woodworker and crafted cherished wooden horses for his grandchildren; with Kay, they enjoyed traveling and also frequented music shows in Branson, MO. In his later years, Lowell was a familiar face around Harlan, enjoying the community’s camaraderie.

Sources: heartlandfunerals.net