Albert Schupp

KINGSFORD - Albert C. Schupp, 58, of Kingsford, died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain. He was born on March 20, 1950, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Albert J. and Elizabeth (Kazianka) Schupp. He attended Iron Mountain High School graduating in 1968. He joined the United States Marine Corps, Special Forces Unit and fought in the Vietnam War where he received a Purple Heart, among other medals, for his service. Upon returning to the States, he became certified in criminal justice and as a paralegal. Albert worked as an officer for both the Iron Mountain Police Department and the Dickinson County Sheriff's office. He was a lifelong resident of Iron Mountain. He married his best friend, and the love of his life, Mary Beth Hart in Las Vegas, on Oct. 7, 1999. He was recently employed by Zeeb Trucking as an over the road truck driver, a job he loved very much. Albert was the former commander of the Iron Mountain VFW, and a member of the American Legion Post 50. He loved the Indianapolis Colts, food, beer, and his cigars. He was known as "Fud" to some, and as "Papa" to Jonathan and Kaitlyn. He loved life, and was known for his go with the flow attitude, his practical jokes, and his great laugh. Albert had a heart of gold. He loved his grandchildren, and was a very loyal man. He loved his wife, Mary Beth very much; she was his best friend. Albert is survived by his wife, Mary Beth Schupp of Kingsford; step-children, Scott (Carla) Sparapani of Green Bay, Wis., Tony (Julie Poquette) Sparapani of Iron Mountain, and Heather (Brad) Schmutzler of Kingsford; brothers, Robert (Sylvia) Schupp of Oklahoma and Doug Schupp of Iron Mountain; sisters, Rosemary (Jerry) Copet of West Bend, Ind., and Barb Schupp (Gary Patrick) of Janesville, Wis.; grandchildren, Mychael Hall, Jonathan and Kaitlyn Schmutzler and nieces, nephews and many friends. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. The funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Peter Erickson will officiate. Burial will be in the Quinnesec Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bill Revord, Ed Lovato, John Lahti, Dennis Zeeb, Frank Derouin, and Gary Patrick. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in his memory. Condolences to the family of Albert Schupp can be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Albert Schupp

September 13, 1950 - September 13, 2008