Robert E. Loup dies

tough talking fundraiser whose soft side repeatedly revealed a heart of gold. A self-made man from humble beginnings who ascended to arguably the highest Jewish lay leadership position in the Diaspora, but only reluctantly accepted public honors for his work. A devoted son, husband, father and grandfather who enlarged his family circle with friends and mentees of all ages. A jovial, fun-loving man who was also spiritual. This was the picture painted of Denver’s premier community leader, Robert Erwin Loup — “Bob” — at his funeral service, Sunday, March 19, at HEA. Mr. Loup, 87, died peacefully March 16 at his home in Greenwood Village, Colo. The HEA sanctuary was filled to High Holiday capacity with friends, young and old, fellow community activists, rabbis and […]