Obituary of Frank Liupakka

Charles “Frank” Franklin Liupakka, 81, of Esko, passed into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Essentia, in Duluth, MN. Frank was born on September 17, 1942 to Moses and Ida Liupakka in Cloquet, MN. He was raised and attended school in Esko, graduating in 1960. Frank married his grade school sweetheart, Jane Marie Juntunen, April 15, 1961.

Frank was a partner in the owning of Moses Chevrolet and Liupakka Oil until they sold it and carried on working for TriCo Oil. Frank loved his customers and served them well, retiring in 2005.

Much of Frank’s time was spent serving others. As a member of Apostolic Lutheran Church, he was a Sunday School Teacher, Church Board Member, and also Cemetery Sexton for 50+ years. He was a member of the Esko Fire Department for 33 years, was Chief for 26 years and is a Life Member of MN Chiefs Association. Frank was a Carlton County Commissioner for 8 years and is a past member of the Esko Educational Foundation.

Frank enjoyed downhill skiing most of his life locally and out west. The love of skiing carried on until his passing. He loved skiing with his grandkids and was ranked Nationally in downhill ski racing. Frank also enjoyed fishing on Lake Superior and deer hunting at The Camp. He loved travelling locally and abroad with his wife, Jane. Known for the integrity in which he lived his life and conducted business, loving people, was a hard worker, had a huge impact on his family and community.

Preceded in death by his parents, Moses and Ida Liupakka; siblings, Robert, Raymond, Dale, Ruth, Anne, Irene, and Mildred.

He will be missed greatly by his wife, Jane Liupakka; children, Jana Richardson (Ryan Loft), Jody (Nathan) Eichhorst, Russell (Jill) Liupakka; grandchildren, Kyle, Drew (Jessica Shuey), and Abigail Richardson, Ryan Eichhorst (Cobby Rowan) and Leah (Josh) Schmidt, Zachary (Kayli Fuhrman), Joshua (Sarah) Liupakka, and Grace Liupakka; great grandchild, Beckham Schmidt; siblings, Leona, Carol, and Mary.

Evening visitation: Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 4pm to 7pm at Atkins-Northland Funeral Home, 801 14^th Street, Cloquet, MN. Monday, March 11, 2024, visitation begins at 10am until the service begins at 11am at Apostolic Lutheran Church, 25 Church Rd, Esko, MN. A luncheon will follow the service and a private burial will be at a later time at Apostolic Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Atkins-Northland Funeral Home. To sign the guest book and leave an online tribute, see www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com