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Frank Lupton, founding member of Walking Lake Pepin,                             has passed.  He is now walking in Heaven.

3/10/2021

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Frank Lupton was a part of the original organizing committee of the Walking Lake Pepin (WLP) summer walking challenge in Lake City since it started in 2008. He is in the photo above in the RED shirt at the end of the row at the 10th Anniversary gathering for WLP.
Truth be told WLP may not have survived all these many (13) years without the enthusiasm, promotion and love Frank gave to this community walking event.
Frank had been in declining health the past 2 years and was  diagnosed this summer with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) aka Lou Gehrig's disease. Frank had a gradual decline this fall and winter and passed peacefully today, March 10, with his family by his side. 
Frank was the most positive and optimistic human who you would ever want to meet. 
He saw the positive in all people and situations. 

He was the ultimate promoter of Walking Lake Pepin every year.  If you were lucky enough to meet him on the River Walk he would invite you to join the walking group and talk your ear off about most anything. 
He delighted the walking group with his signature "rope trick" and inspired us with his love of life and all things outdoors. 

We will not soon forget his oft repeated and powerful statement that guided his life. 
                    The sun is shining and the birds are singing; 
  it's  a great day to be alive. 

Frank, thanks for your devotion to WLP, your friendship and sharing your love of live. 
Rest in Peace.  You will be missed

A memorial gathering in Frank's honor will occur later this summer in Lake City. 

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    I'm Patty Svien and I started Walking Lake Pepin as a part of my Graduate studies in 2008.  This is the 13th year that our grassroots committee has promoted this event to raise awareness of the health benefits of walking.  We hope you join us again this year or sign up for the first time and enjoy the beautiful surrounding of Lake City as you commit to Active Living and a healthy lifestyle.

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