William L. Bill Shupe

Bill Shupe of Elmore passed away unexpectedly on June 5th. He was born on August 14, 1935, to Albert and Susie Shupe of Genoa. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Genoa Masonic Lodge #433. He served as a game warden and owned and operated his Lake Erie fishing charter boat, “Shu-p-du.” Bill graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Education and retired from Woodward High School, where he taught biology and was a track and cross country coach. Bill was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved golfing, playing cards, watching old cowboy movies, and teasing and joking with friends. He leaves behind his wife, Patricia, of 55 years of marriage, son Jeffrey, daughter Kari, granddaughter Chloè, “Peanut,” his pride and joy, brother Robert (Lynette), his close nephew, Peter (Ashley), and his nieces, nephews and many friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Richard. Hit them long and straight, Billy. We love you and will miss you so much. Rest in peace my loving husband, till we meet again. Per his wishes, services are private. Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory of Genoa has assisted the family with arrangements.