Gilbert Reinhart Schupp

Gilbert Reinhart Schupp, 93, of Pilot Grove passed away Monday, August 8, 2016 at Katy Manor. He was one of 3 children born to Walter and Mary Schupp of Pilot Grove.

Gilbert was a life long resident of the Pilot Grove community graduating from Pilot Grove High School. He married Rosalie Pauline Wilmsmeyer on February 4, 1951 and they celebrated 58 years of marriage before she passed away October 24, 2009.

Gilbert and his brother Virgil began their farming careers together before eventually buying their own farms. He raised hogs, sheep, and cattle.

He enjoyed woodworking and carpentry which he taught to the 4-H youth, but he especially enjoyed tinkering with old tractors. He repaired, restored, and collected all colors and brands.

Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents; wife Rosalie; and sister Lorene Schupp.

He is survived by daughters Carolyn Bozarth an her husband Brent, Teresa Barnes and her husband Gary all of Boonville; sons Glenn Schupp and his wife Julie, Keith Schupp, Kevin Schupp, Terry Schupp and his wife Terri, all of Pilot Grove; grandchildren Holly Peterson, Emily Burch, Keaton Barnes, Kiley Barnes, Kellen Barnes, Evan Schupp, Kirstie Schupp, Abby Schupp; 6 great-grandchildren; and brother Virgil Schupp and his wife Neva of Pilot Grove.

Funeral services for Gilbert Schupp will be 10:00 AM Friday, August 12, 2016 at the Pilot Grove Community Church with burial following in the St. Paul Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 PM Thursday at Meisenheimer Funeral Home in Pilot Grove.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Paul Cemetery or the Alzeheimers Association.

Online condolences may be submitted at www.meisenheimerfuneralhome.com.