Remembering Ed Lump

10/11/2021

It is with a very heavy heart that we report that Ed Lump passed away on October 11, 2021.

Ed was a strong leader and a passionate advocate for the restaurant industry. He served as WRA's President & CEO for 36 years until he retired in 2018. He also served as past chair of the WRA board of directors and as a board member.

He has inspired the respect of so many and leaves behind a remarkable legacy. Through it all, no one could mistake his love for the restaurant and hospitality industry, his love for his job and his love for his family.

Please join us in sending prayers to his wife, Susan, and their entire family at this difficult time. May he rest in peace and memory be eternal.

Ed's family plans to hold a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation Ed & Susan Lump Endowment Fund

Ed Lump's Obituary

3 Comments

tim haering

10/12/2021 06:52:09 am

I recall Ed from his time on the Unemployment INsurance Advisory COuncil. He was a voice of reason.

Jeff Holcomb

10/13/2021 06:10:54 am

Missy and I send our deepest condolences to WRA members, staff as well as Susan & family. It was an honor and a great learning experience for me to call Ed my boss from 1984-1995 when I was WRA Convention & Trade Show Manager.

Christopher Farris

10/31/2021 12:33:07 pm

To Susan and all family members -

I enjoyed Ed as a fellow parishioner at St. Charles. I never knew Ed in a professional capacity, only in one serving Christ.

I considered Ed a good friend, and I just heard about his passing at mass this weekend. My heartfelt love and sadness go out to the entire family. He will be greatly missed.

Blessings,

Christopher Farris

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