Gary Joseph Kupper

Birth date: Jul 8, 1952 Death date: Oct 19, 2022

Gary Joseph Kupper age 70 of Clay Twp. Mi passed away peacefully at home on October 19, 2022. He was born July 8, 1952 in Detroit, MI. Gary graduated from the University of Michigan in 1974 with his Bachelor\'s degree and receive Read Obituary

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Frank Soeterik

135w ago

Gary and I were friends a few years. We lived two blocks from one another, Gary on Young and I on Hayes Rd (in those years it was named Hayes Avenue). We often went to the movies on Kelly Rd. We had lots of fun up to 7th Grade. Then my parents, my brother and I went back to the Netherlands in '65. A few years ago I went back to Detroit, with my two sons. Because of the flooding in the area where Gary lived, it was not possible to meet him. I shall always keep him in my heart and someday I hope to meet him if I get passed those 'pearly gates'. Gary I know you are watching from up there. May you rest in peace, Don't get into trouble with Fr. Schuler!

Mike Iwanski

135w ago

Koop and I were friends since first grade. We spent countless hours with street football, baseball at Troester Park, playing Monopoly and shooting pool. It was almost too easy to make him laugh and we pranked him pretty often. Humble and compassionate, he was also one of the smartest people I've known. Though we hadn't kept in touch that much over time I have thought often of my friend and our shared times.

Angela Rochon

135w ago

Gary was very intelligent, consistently helpful in his library job and in his leadership in the Algonac Community Theatre and in his church readings. His knowledge of films was like an enthusiastic encyclopedia. He organized a book to movie option through his library and all of us as members learned from him. I shall miss him.

Thomas Zalewski

135w ago

My condolences to the Kupper Family. I have fond memories of Walking to and from Guardian Angels school with Gary and the many hours we played as children. RIP Friend!

Janice Gray

135w ago

I wanted to mention that in the late 70??s& early 80??s Gary competed in the International Cerebral Palsy Games . Today they are called the Paralympics. He traveled to Scotland, Japan & Denmark or Norway. He had a major stroke at age 59. He recovered and worked very hard to get back to his job at the Ira Township library, community theater productions & lectering at church. He??s a true example of someone who didn??t let his disabilities stop him from living & enjoying life.

Amanda Plegue

135w ago

For Gary Kupper: There are pivotal people in our lives who see the light inside us and give us an opportunity to soar. Mr. Gary offered me my first job at Ira Township Library. He was there when I meet my boyfriend, who then became my husband. Gary pushed me academically to continue with my education and follow my dreams of being a teacher. He graced me with his presence at my high school graduation, college graduation, wedding and the baptisms of my children. I would pack my children up and bring them to the library to see Mr. Gary, who would sprinkle them with jokes and candies.I love you Gary and I thank you for being such a wonderful part of my life. Sincerely, Amanda Plegue

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