Craig Tupy
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On September 15, 2016 @ 3:22 pm In 2016,Obituaries | 17 Comments
The Lord welcomed Craig Tupy, age 51, home into his loving arms the early morning of Thursday, September 15, 2016. A longtime resident of Prior Lake, he also called Fort Myers, FL home too.
All of Craig’s services will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16311 Duluth Avenue, Prior Lake, MN. The visitation will be on Monday, September 19, from 4-8 pm and on Tuesday, September 20 from 9:30-10:45 am, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am. Father Jim Perkl will preside and many other priests will concelebrate with him. Craig’s sons, brothers and nephew will act as pallbearers. He will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, next to his father.
Craig Allen was born to loving parents Harold “Harry” and Regina “Gina” Tupy, on March 11, 1965, in New Prague, MN. The oldest of four boys, he grew up in Prior Lake and had a fire for life since day one. Craig loved playing soccer, baseball and especially hockey in his high school years. From an early age, Craig loved the water and this carried throughout his entire life.
His first dabble as an entrepreneur was with the Prior Lake Cycle and Skate Shop during his high school years. Graduating from Prior Lake High School in 1983, Craig went to the University of Wisconsin in River Falls, WI, for a couple of years. Wanting more in life, he was again an entrepreneur in the hospitality industry for a while, before following in his father’s footsteps in the real estate business. He had a charismatic personality, with a tremendous gift of communication and he was an outstanding negotiator. Craig worked hard to use his talents to help EVERYONE achieve the best deal, here in Minnesota and Florida. Extremely intelligent, he was able to apply his business skills to build his empire of HomStar USA.
In the late 80’s Craig married Kim Brachmann and from this union was blessed with two precious sons, Taylor and Nick. After a few years, Craig and Kim parted ways, but remained close friends and devoted parents to their sons. Through mutual friends, Craig was introduced to Julie Harris. For over 20 plus years, Craig and Julie treasured their deep and devoted relationship to each other.
Craig has always been most content on the water. It did not matter if it was on the river, lake or ocean. He loved fishing with his boys, riding bikes by the ocean with Julie and boating with his brother’s and their families. Craig loved playing Euchre with family and they always went for bragging rights. He loved to laugh and have fun with everyone. If you met Craig once, you were a friend for life.
Given a strong spiritual foundation set forth by his parents, Craig dedicated his life to his Jesus Christ and the Blessed Mother. God blessed Craig with many gifts, but his compassion, devotion to prayer, and the ability to comfort others shined brightly. Nineteen months ago, Craig was called to carry the cross of his illness. He not only accepted this, but so clearly saw the purpose and joy throughout his suffering. Craig’s message of the “warning shot” resonated deeply with many and he radiated hope through encouraging, inspiring, and empowering others to seek the truth of Christ.
Craig’s strong devotion to his Catholic faith will continue to live on in the one’s he deeply loved, sons, Taylor Tupy and Nick Tupy; mother, Gina Tupy; brothers, Garry (Amy) Tupy, Brett (Colette) Tupy, David Tupy; fiancé, Julie Harris and her children Kailey and Jack; nieces and nephews, Ashlee (Josh) Rickert, Jacob (Rachel), Joe (Carol), John, James, Catherine, Justin, Alexandra, Victoria, Jarryd, Jovian, Jesse, Jeorge, Gabe, Sophia, Michaela, Zach, Max, Matt, Sam, Owen, Brooklynn; great-nieces and nephews, Gianna, Bennett, Lucy, Claire, Dominic;
Preceded in death and there to welcome Craig home is his father, Harry Tupy; great-nephew, Levi Rickert and grandparents.
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I never know how to start when it comes to the loss of a great person. I know he was loved by many and it was because he let you know you were special. The laughs were always there and I will greatly miss his smile. He was present at many of what I would call the happiest moments of my life. I have owed him favors for a decade and he never cared. Camp Tupy has officially moved above making it that much better of a place for us all. All my love brother.
Sending warm thoughts and prayers to the Tupy family during this time of mourning.
Our prayers and thoughts are with the whole Tupy family. We pray the God will give them the strength that they will need in the days ahead. Craig was an amazing person. He was an inspiration to many people. His beautiful Catholic faith touched many lives. May you rest in peace Craig in the comfort of our Lord in heaven. We love you and you will be missed by all. Roman and Jan Hertaus
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to Tupy family and friends. He will be missed. He fought a courageous battle. He was such a great guy to be around.
I’m so sorry! Holding you all in my prayers.
My deepest sympathy to the entire Tupy family. It is so difficult to lose a beloved one. Please know that I am holding your beautiful family in my heart.
I am so sorry to hear the passing of Craig. My prayers are with you’ll.
My deepest condolences to the Tupy family. I didn’t know Craig, never-the-less, I empathize in your loss of great and loving family member.
My deepest symayhy to your entire family .
Craig fought an amazingly strong battle and his journey was an inspiration to all. He touched so many lives with his deep faith. God bless you all.
I don’t have the words. These things don’t make sense to me. Thank God you have each other and your faith. I’m thinking of all of you. Both Craig and Harry are missed.
Rick Gabler
To all of the Tupy family I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Craig. You are all in my prayers.
Gina if you need anything just email. I’ll be there.
I knew Harry through real estate starting back in 1990. I got to know Craig through Harry and we have kept touch occasionally throughout the years. Craig was always fun to talk to and we all will miss him. RIP Craig.
My deepest condolences to the entire Tupy family. I never had the pleasure of meeting Craig face to face, but felt like I knew him from our numerous business dealings. He was always a bright spot in my day when we talked and I pray for peace and comfort for those of you left behind. May God richly bless you all! God bless the memory of Craig Tupy.
I was deeply saddened to hear that Craig had passed away. Both Craig and Julie were good friends to me when I lived in the Prior Lake area 11 yrs ago. I have a lot of fond memories of afternoons golfing and sunny Saturdays at the lake. Craig always impressed me as a very motivated / spiritual person and a real fighter. I just watched a You Tube video he did about a year ago describing his personal cancer battle with special emphasis on his Christian faith – I was moved. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the Tupy family, Julie and her family.
With Deep Sympathy. Craig lives through all of the lives, he touched. His legacy lives on. Blessings and Prayers
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To: The Family of Craig Tupy
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Craig. I wish to express to all his family my deepest sympathy, especially to his Mother and his immediate family members. Craig was a great guy, who always had a smile on his face. I know he will be missed by all those who knew him. Things Craig left undone must stay that way. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you mourn the passing of your beloved Craig. He is home he is free.
Sincerely,
GLYNN A. CROOKS
Member of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community