GOSHEN —
Ernest Chupp 97, died Monday night at Greencroft Goshen Health Care.
He was born Nov. 29, 1915 in Elkhart County, to Henry and Fannie (Weirick) Chupp.
On Jan. 15, 1939, he married Elsie Miller who survives.
He is also survived by two sons, Delbert L. (Janice) Chupp, Elkhart, and Ron M. (MaryColette) Chupp, Jim Thorpe, Pa.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Garber; four sisters, Susie Eash, Minnie Hostetler, Mary Hershberger and Margaret Chupp; and a brother, Ora Chupp.
Mr. Chupp spent most of his life in Elkhart County, owning and operating Chupp’s Garage. As a member of Gideons International, he volunteered his time in jail ministry in Goshen.
Friends may call Friday from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. funeral service at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. The Rev. Brian Whidden of Calvary Assembly of God will officiate.
Burial will follow at Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Gideons International.
Online condolences may be sent to www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
Obituaries
Related Photos
-
Ernest Chupp
January 29, 2013
Mayor: Person Killed in San Antonio Flooding
Raw: Apple 1 Computer Sells for More Than $650k
Hagel Urges Cadets to End Scourge of Sex Assault
Raw: Gay Rights Activists March in Ukraine
Bus Fire Kills 16 Children, Teacher in Pakistan
Raw: Pakistan Election Results Protested
Raw: Trucker Bumps I-5 Bridge Before Collapse
Raw: Texas Deputy Shot by Colo. Suspect Honored
Major Detours Following Wash. Bridge Collapse
American Held in Grisly Czech Murders
Raw: Jersey Shore Reopens for Summer
UK-bound Pakistan Plane Diverted, 2 Men Arrested
Officials: Tsarnaev Friend Linked to Slaying
Obama:Sexual Assault Threatens Trust in Military
Bridge Collapse Survivor: 'Rough Day'
Jersey Shore Open for Business
Raw: Memorial Day Flags Placed at Arlington
New Wheelchair Lift Promises More Access
First Person: Mom Discusses Famous Tornado Photo
Raw Video: Washington State Bridge Collapse
