William Hupp Sr., 66, of New Buffalo, Michigan and formerly of LaPorte, Indiana, died at 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2005. He died at the Arthur B. & Ethel V. Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, Indiana.
A private family service will be held. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Cutler Funeral Home.
William was born April 13, 1939, in LaPorte.
Survivors include son William Andrew Hupp, Jr. of Mundelein, IL; daughter Linda Hupp Jones of Seattle, WA; and grandchildren Rachel and Alex Hupp.
William was a graduate of Purdue University and was a Licensed Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor. His professional accomplishments included: President of Construction and Excavating, Inc. of LaPorte, City Engineer of LaPorte and founding partner and President of NIES Engineering, Inc. in Hammond, IN.
He was active in the community, serving on many boards and volunteering his time freely. His other passions included snow skiing and spending time with his friends and family of Lake Michigan. His independent spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Memorials may be made to VNA Hospice Home Care of Porter County, 501 Marquette Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383.