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Harry Lamppa, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, friend and historian/teacher, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, in Virginia, Minnesota. He was 90 years old.

Born in Embarrass, Minnesota, Harry spent most of his life in Virginia, where he built a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering faith. In 1956, he married the love of his life, Joan (Engstrom) Lamppa. They shared 67 wonderful years of marriage before Joan’s passing in 2023.

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Those of us involved in the Bnai Abraham Synagogue project who worked with Harry very much appreciated his help and con…
Those of us involved in the Bnai Abraham Synagogue project who worked with Harry very much apprecia…
Those of us involved in the Bnai Abraham Synagogue project who w…
Thinking of Harry and his beloved Joan finally in Heaven together. Sending love and hugs to the Lamppa family. May all …
Thinking of Harry and his beloved Joan finally in Heaven together. Sending love and hugs to the Lam…
Thinking of Harry and his beloved Joan finally in Heaven togethe…

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What were Harry's favorite ways to spend free time?
Gardening, singing and playing piano, spending time at the lake/swimming, telling ol…
Gardening, singing and playing piano, spending time at the lake/swimming, telling old stories,…
Gardening, singing and playing piano, spending time at the lake/swimming, telling old stories, reading and learning new…
What were Harry's favorite foods?
Any Scandinavian food, pickled herring, desserts
Any Scandinavian food, pickled herring, desserts
Any Scandinavian food, pickled herring, desserts

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Born

March 31st, 1934
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Got married to Joan Lamppa

1957
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Had a child, Renee Phillips

1958

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