TOWNSEND, MASS. – Robert E. Lumppio, 72, Clement Road, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at his home, after what he said was a very good life.
Robert E. Lumppio Robert ‘Bob’ was thrilled to return to his family farm, in 2002, following many enjoyable years living with his family in Orono and Baileyville. He loved the outdoors and his career as a professional forester, initially with the Georgia Pacific Corporation and then as a private consultant. He served his country as an officer in the 86th Combat Engineer Battalion in Vietnam and the Maine National Guard. Bob, son of Paavo and Helen (Shirling) Lumppio, was a 1959 graduate of Spaulding Memorial School. He was an Eagle Scout. He fought fires with the U.S. Forest Service in CA, while he continued his education at the Stockbridge School of Agriculture and Oklahoma State University (B.S., 1965).
He will be missed by his wife of 46 years, Louise (Reiser) Lumppio; his son, John R.E. Lumppio of South Portland; a daughter and son in law, Heather and Anthony Fiumera of Vestal, NY; a sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Skip Tumber of Clearwater, FL; in laws, Linda Frenkel, Chuck and Johanna Reiser, Bill and Mary Reiser of Seattle, WA; nieces and nephews; a grandson, Max Fiumera; and many friends.
Bob was proud of his Finnish heritage and enjoyed activities at The Finnish Center at Saima Park. Services will be private but for those wishing to honor Bob, contributions can be made to The Finnish Center at Saima Park, P.O. Box 30, Fitchburg, MA 01420. The family thanks T.J. Anderson & Son Funeral Home, 250 Main St., Townsend Center, Mass., for assistance with arrangements.
Robert E. Lumppio
