Kenny Shupe

Respected Farmer, Former Eminence School Board Member, and Devoted Family Man of Little Point, Kenneth Eugene Shupe, was released of living with Alzheimer’s at the age of 86 and completed his earthly journey at 4:30am, on Thursday, March 20, 2025, while in the care of Danville Regional Rehabilitation. He was born on February 25, 1939, in Cicero, Indiana, to the late Fred and Evalena (Davidson) Shupe. Kenny was born at home and into a life of farming. The Shupes were originally from Nebraska and migrated to Eminence after the dustbowl and the farming operation Kenny established continues into the third generation. The quieter of the two locally known Shupe male prodigies, Kenny grew up with three siblings Beulah, Marlin, and Neta Belle. He graduated from Eminence High School with the class of 1957. Taking up an interest and pursuing the winter sport, Kenny played basketball in high school, where he was coached and mentored by the late Billy Mac Fisher. With farming deeply rooted and encoded into his DNA, Kenny furthered his studies in agriculture for a year at Purdue University. Falling for the young girl whose parents owned the local grocery store, Kenny and Linda Lou Curtis went together throughout her high school career and were united in marriage on October 12, 1962. Embarking on a lifelong love story, Kenny and Linda were blessed to share in nearly 66 years of life together. The proud father of two sons, Todd and Troy, Kenny was above all a faithful husband, supportive father, and adored grandfather. A real-life hero and exemplary role model to stand for his country and belonging to a close-knit community, Kenny actively served in the Army National Guard and as an Eminence school board member for many years. Faithful, patient, and dedicated to the life of farming, love for family, and holding strong to his faith, Kenny and Linda are members of Olive Christian Church. A true gentleman, Kenny and Linda enjoyed riding motorcycles and taking the boys on family boating trips. Seasoned in experience and wisdom, his guilty pleasures included a cold Pepsi and escaping from life on the farm to enjoy the beach at Fort Myers, Florida. He was proud of his 1952 Chevy truck and amassed a large collection of John Deere toy tractors. A tapestry woven with sun, soil, and sweat, Kenny selflessly planted a legacy of love that will grow in the hearts of generations to come. A life etched in the furrows of the land, it is with the humblest of kindred spirits, Kenneth Eugene Shupe’s memory will continue to grow. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Linda Lou (Curtis) Shupe of Little Point; sons, Michael “Todd” Shupe (Susan) of Little Point and Troy Dean Shupe; brother, Marlin Shupe of Hall; grandchildren, Tyler Dean Shupe (Matt) of Eminence, Jordon Michael Shupe (Ashley) of Fillmore, Grant Matthew Shupe (Ashtyn) of Little Point; great-grandchildren, Oakley, Hadley, Harper, Cooper, Henry Kenneth, Qaed and Tate. Former daughter-in-law, Trisha Bruce (Ben) of Cloverdale and their son, Clayton Bruce (Seth) of Cloverdale. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his two sisters, Beulah Curtis and Neta Hicks. Funeral and cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel, in Monrovia. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel. Pastor Keenan Steinway will officiate the Memorial Services and Military Honors will begin at 7:00pm, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and envelopes will be available during services. To share a favorite story on his life tribute page, send the family an online condolence, or light a candle in Kenny’s memory, please visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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Kenny Shupe

February 25, 1939 - March 20, 2025