Happy heavenly birthday, dad! #78.
I’m getting married this year! You would really like John . I wish you were here with me to walk me down the aisle. I’m going to carry one of your poker chips with me, I know you’ll be with me. The kids are doing good. Matthew is 27 and Ashley is 25. Ashley is married and has a baby, Adalyn. She is the absolute best. I love your dad! 

I miss you dad. I so wish we could talk. The world has been really strange this past year, you would not have liked it. I am remembering the good times we had together and everything you did for me. Now that Louise is with you, I’m sure you are happier. Tell her hi for me and let her know I’m so sorry I didn’t get to come see her. I wanted to so badly. I love you dad!

Happy Heavenly birthday dad! I miss you and love you. I wish I could tell you about the kids and their lives. Matthew just turned 24 and Ashley turned 22. You would be so proud of them. I love you dad!

I miss you so much! I am tearing up as I read your memorial and stories people have shared. I’m sad you are not here with us however so happy are not in pain. My heart aches on this day. I love you dad! ❤️

I love you dad! I have dreams about you occasionally and they are so real. We miss you and are so grateful for all the things in life you taught us and for the time we got to spend with you. You are so missed.

I sure do miss you dad!

Dad, today is your birthday. I am so sad that you are not hear. I think about you every single day, I miss you so much! You were always my superman. You could do anything. I love you Dad and will see you again one day.

Neill you were a wonderful husband to my friend, and a good friend to me
I will miss you and your big smile and friendship.
You will not be forgotten, rest in peace neil.

Missed, but not forgotten. Our thoughts are with Louise.

I alway looked up to Neil. He was one of the best basketball and football players in Oxford, NE. We are sorry for all family members for your loss.  Ron and Sharon Kruback

So sorry for your loss. Neil was a great person.

I will always remember Neil as an outstanding athlete. I thought he had a darn good sense of humor as well. He was fun to watch.

Pat, Crystal and Bridget, I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing.  I enjoyed the photos you shared. I remember Neil as he appeared in the Homer Knights yearbooks from 1972-1977 when I taught fourth grade there. He always had a smile and was just a fun person to work with. I remember you too Pat and have a class picture when you were in fourth grade. You have my deepest sympathy and are in my thoughts and prayers   Karen Pecks Sawyer

In the Fall of 1962 I caught my first touchdown pass from Neil and he scored the extra point in a come from behind victory over Elwood 19-18.
Like Neil I and several others played four sports at Oxford High School. Following high school I competed for 24 years in Powerlifting, ran two marathons, raced bicycles, and sport parachuting. That first touchdown is still easily my favorite sorts moment. Neil provided a lot of favorite moments for a lot of people in his life. He is looked upon as possibility the greatest athlete from Oxford and the republican Valley! More importantly he was a wonderful person.

Crystal, I understand the hurt you are going through now. Try to find peace in those beautiful pictures, your dad is smiling in each and every one of them. This legacy of him will remind you of how happy he was with those in his life that gave him that smile.

I'm so sorry for your loss. My sympathy & prayers to Neil Kaup's family. He was principal at Homer for the entire time I went to school there until I graduated in 1980. He was a great principal!  And I do remember his love of sports. My brothers (John & Joel Yandell) thought he was greatest coach.  He was also a great sport. They (& some friends) got into a bit of trouble after dumping water on Neil's (Mr. Kaup to us) head from the roof of the school when he walked out the doors after winning a game or something like that all in fun of course!  He thought it was funny. It's been a great memory & told many times over the years. I hope all the fond memories & great stories of the good person he was will get you all through this difficult time. God bless.  Tracy

Deep sympathy to all the family.  You will be missed by all the classmates of 1963 from Oxford High.

My sympathy for Neil's family! He had to have been a good man.

Thank you Neil for all the support you gave me when I was in high school. I always considered you my uncle. You will be missed. I won't forget the great times at your pool and sitting around hearing all the stories you had to tell. You gave me a great attitude towards life and always want to strive to be strong. Thank you Neil.

So sorry for your loss. Neil was a lot of fun to be around. I enjoyed the time he worked with Mel at Homer School. He will be missed. Jan Waldner Vandarwarka