Michael Tupper
Sunday, April 10, 1955
Date of Death:
Sunday, February 13, 2022
Age:
66 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday March 11, 2022
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Saturday March 12, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Saturday March 12, 2022
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Sunday, April 10, 1955
Date of Death:
Sunday, February 13, 2022
Age:
66 years old
Sunday, April 10, 1955
Date of Death:
Sunday, February 13, 2022
Age:
66 years old
Michael Tupper
Michael “Tups” Donald Tupper, 66, passed away on February 13, 2022, surrounded by family.
Michael graduated in 1973 from John Marshall High School in Rochester. He married Pat Vankirk then later divorced. Served in the Navy from 1974-1975, and National Air Force Reserves. He became an electrician on May 26, 1978, until retirement in 2017 and during this time, he was also a Business Rep for a total of eight years, President of the Union for a total of ten years, and President of the PAL Board from 2000 – 2017.
He married Diana Markee on September 20, 2013. They have 5 children, Jessica (David) Moore, Jason (Jenny) Tupper, Adam (Kendra) Markee, Jacob (Nicole) Markee, and Hannah (Abe) Markee; 16 grandchildren, Brady, Cidni, Alexis, Jasmine, Grace, Landon, Nevaeh, Kenzie, Dawson, Hannah, Noah, Emma, Olivia, Paisley, and Sebastien. Five siblings, Jocelyn (Bryan) Klimek, Carol (Sid) Brannon, Randy (Margie) Tupper, Steven (Tracy) Tupper, and Michele Tupper. He is preceded in death by his parents.
His greatest passion was spending time with his grandchildren, family, and friends. He loved riding his Road King motorcycle, long or short road trips, his beloved dogs Calli and Matti. He was a coach for baseball, was involved in Boy Scouts of America, and ran for Senator.
The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2022, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2022, in the River Park Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Memorials are preferred to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), PAL, or PossAbilities of Southern MN.
Condolences
The family of Michael Tupper has received the following condolences.
To the dear family of Mike: I wanted to let you know what a wonderful man Mike was to me and my family. We fondly remember Mike and wish your family peace now. I remember Mike's kindness and his loving family. You are all in our thoughts. Sincerely, Susan Halloran
Our thoughts and deepest sympathy to the Tupper family. Mike was a great person, cherish the memories.
Dear Diana and family,
I was so sad to hear of your loss of Mike....I know your heart feels broken...but it will get better with time and prayers and being surrounded by those you love. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family. Kind Regards, Pam O'Hanlon
I always loved running into Mike and enjoyed his warm smile and kind words. His loss is a great sadness. (Class of 73)
We were blessed to have Mike in our lives. Our deepest condolences to the entire family.
Jane, Ryan and Adam Gillespie
My condolences to Diana and the Tupper family. I haven't known Mike that long, but long enough to know what a great guy he was! He will be missed!
We we so sorry to hear about Mike’s passing. I knew Mike from JM High school. In fact I have a photo of him with TP around his neck and giving the peace sign. He was always fun. My husband worked with Mike at the Shoemart in the 70’s. I worked with Diana at Mayo. Small world! I am sending big hugs and love to all friends and family members especially Diana! Heaven gained an angel when he passed. Take care and enjoy the good memories of which there are a lot of! Sincerely, Mike and Mary Coleman
Dear Tupper Family,
Words can not express our sadness with the loss of Mike. The smile, the twinkle in his eyes, his laughter and his gift for gab. We are praying that your broken hearts will heal in the coming months as you adjust to your loss.
Hugs,
Dan & Rita Marquardt
What an incredible Man Tups was, so sorry to hear of his passing, he will be missed. We will keep your family in our prayers
Joe Powers Family
Carol, Jessica and families,
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike will be sadly missed. Mike was the kind of person who always worked to make the lives of others better. From family, friends, or to his IBEW union members he was always there for them. Rest in peace brother.
Jos, Carol, Randy, Steve, Michelle,Jason and family-
We are so heartbroken to hear of Mike's passing. We will miss that smile and zest for life.
He will truly be missed.
My heart goes out to the Tupper and Markee families. Mike had such a contagious smile and a kind heart. His presence is surely missed by so many.
Psalms 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saved those who are crushed in spirit.
(Alexis's mom)
Jos, and all the Tupper family, our hearts are saddened to hear of your loss. Mike will always be fondly remembered by all who knew him.
All my love and big hugs all around,
Mary Pat
To the Mike Tupper family,
Teresa and I are greatly saddened with the passing of a good man, Mike. The world is a better place having known the beautiful person of Mike Tupper.
I have known Mike since high school and no matter when or where our paths crossed, I was always greeted with that famous smile and a wonderful conversation. Mike cherished everyone that he became friends with and we in turn, cherished him.
God Bless You!
David Silker
My condolences to the family. I didn’t know him at all but I do know Diana, as Alexis would say Grandma Diana. He sounded like a wonderful person.
I am sorry for your loss
Was so saddened to hear of the loss of Mike. My heart goes out to you and your family. I will remember him fondly. Jean Alker
So very sorry for your loss.
Mike was a very kind man.
Take care.
God Bless.
So sorry to hear Mike passed... prayers for the family..Mike was a good friend and brother electrician..we worked together for many years. He's going to be missed by many! God bless
Mike and his entire family have been in my life since high school. He was my friend then my brother-in-law then a beloved member of our family. I'm so sad he's gone. Diana my heart hurts for you and for every member of the family and everyone who was ever lucky enough to have Mike come into their lives.
I served with Mike for several years on the PAL Board here in Rochester, Minnesota. Mike was an exceptional person in all ways. The bottom line is that Mike "Was A Credit To The Community And His Trade." My sympathy to all the members of Mike's family. God Bless.
Tupper family....I am so very, very sorry for your loss....there are no words....Mike was such a great guy with a great smile. Please know that I am thinking of you and keeping all of you in my prayers.
Judy