Menno L. Chupp

Menno Lewis Chupp, 80, of Goshen, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016, at Elkhart General Hospital after battling extended illnesses.

He was born November 20, 1935 in Amboy, Indiana, to Elmer M. and Fannie (Miller) Chupp.

On September 2, 1956, he married Lucile J. Hoover at Salem Mennonite Church in New Paris.

Menno worked at several area businesses, including WCMR Radio, Miles Laboratories, Dairy Farmers of America and, most recently, at Primerica Investments.

Menno endured a difficult childhood, but came to know Jesus as his Savior at a young age. He lived with an attitude of amazement about God’s love for him, and would not hesitate to share that love with others. This led him to support many ministries over the years, and even make a trip to smuggle Bibles into China. Even in his last years, as his body became weary, his spirit continued to grow strong in the Lord.

Menno had a zest for life, an intense desire to learn and an enthusiasm for wherever he put his energies and interests. He was a committed member of several church fellowships, including Benton Mennonite Church, Zion Chapel and Voice Ministries. He never knew a stranger and always had a kind word to say to everyone he met. As Menno grew older, God gave him a tender heart for children, and he made sure every child who crossed his path knew how precious they were in the eyes of their Heavenly Father. The friends he made from so many areas of his life will miss him dearly.

As his children and grandchildren grew into adulthood and began lives of their own, he wholeheartedly supported each one and believed in their endeavors. He was a proud father and grandfather, and could frequently be heard bragging on his children or grandchildren’s work, education, travel and accomplishments.

Surviving Menno are his wife, Lucile, of Goshen; sons Ronald M. (Lori) Chupp of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Kenneth W. (Diane) Chupp of Osceola, Indiana, James L. (Susan) of Caddo Mills, Texas, David R. (Heidi) Chupp of Forney, Texas, Douglas B. (Cindy) Chupp of Millersburg, Indiana; daughters Brenda R. (Paul) Bertha of Elkhart, Indiana, and Teresa M. Chupp of Wills Point, Texas; sixteen grandchildren, Randi Chupp, Andrew Chupp, Karen (Tim) Courliss, Kevin (Jessica) Chupp, Kelli Chupp, Hannah Chupp, Peter Chupp, Bethany (Trent) Lockhart, Elise Chupp, Ariel (Taylor) Wogoman, Cally Chupp, Rachael Hall, Janae Hall, Nicholas Johnson, Gabrielle Bertha and Devlin Bertha; five great-grandchildren, Vivienna and Abriella Courliss, Carsten and Abbigail Lockhart and Michael Howard; a sister, Edna Mae (Chupp) Humes of Atwood, Illinois; a brother, Alvin (Carole) Chupp of Dallas Center, Iowa; a half-brother, Andy (Anna) Miller of Lebanon, Missouri; a half-sister, Lizzie Ann (Floyd) Kauffman of Arcola, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-father, Joe Miller, a half-brother, Ervin Kauffman and step-brothers Reuben Miller, Alva Miller and Perry Miller.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, February 4, 2016 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., and on Friday, February 5, 2016 from 10-11 a.m. at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, 1911 S. Main St., Goshen. A service celebrating Menno’s life will be held at 11 a.m. at the same location. Rev. Chris Howell, Zion Community Church, Rev. Ed Wilsberg with the Center for Hospice Care, and Rev. Ken Chupp, Warsaw Missionary Church, will officiate.

Internment will follow in Yellow Creek Mennonite Church Cemetery in Goshen.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Gospel for Asia or World Missionary Press.