Warren G. Shoup, Jr.

Warren Shoup Jr., 59 of Walbridge, Ohio, passed away March 12, 2016 at his home. Warren was born to Margaret (Zalezynski) and Warren G. Shoup Sr., on July 13, 1956 in Toledo, Ohio. He graduated from Clay High School and went on to work at A.H. Jamra for 35 years. Warren married the love of his life, Pamela A. Hohenberger April 13, 1985 at the Rosary Cathedral in Toledo. Warren was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church for many years. He was an avid fan of NASCAR racing and the North Carolina Tar Heels. He loved the beach and many of his vacations were spent at Bird Lake, Michigan and Port Clinton, Ohio with his loving family. Warren also enjoyed gazing at the stars and had a special interest in astronomy. Everyone knew Warren as a loving, gentle soul; someone who was kind to everyone. He was the ideal family man who enjoyed the simple treasures in life. Not only were his children his pride and joy, but he always put them and his family before himself. He was an extraordinary man who will be missed greatly by everyone he met. Warren is survived by his devoted wife, Pamela A. Shoup; children Aubrey N. Shoup and Tyler D. Shoup; mother, Margaret (the late Warren) Shoup; sisters Vicky (Brad) Alexander and Becky (Mike) Flannery; uncle Pete and aunt Joanie; sisters-in-law, Kathy Hohenberger, Michele (Shaun) Coughlan, Trish (Mark) Meyer, and Juanita Payne; brothers-in-law, Marty (Joan) Hohenberger, Chris (Judy) Hohenberger, Steve (Elpeda) Hohenberger; nieces and nephews, Katie (Brian) Rule, Jordan (Kristina) Coughlan, Brad (Janet) Hohenberger, , Mackenzie Coughlan, Chelsea Coughlan (goddaughter), Patrick and Kevin Hohenberger, Danielle Meyer (goddaughter), Garrett (Maely) Alexander (godson), Dustin (Ali) Alexander (godson), Meghan (Brian) Szabo and Tara (Brian) Blesener; and some very special friends, Bill, Dave and Jenny, Jeff, Al and Tina, and Julie and Dave. Warren is preceded in death by his father, Warren G. Shoup Sr. Friends and family will be received Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from 2:00-8:00 pm at Witzler-Shank Funeral Home 701 N. Main St. Walbridge, OH 43465 (419-666-3121) with a scripture service at 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, March 17, 2016 at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 300 Warner St. Walbridge, OH 43465 at 11:00 am followed by burial at Lake Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Warren’s name can be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.