George Zupp

George W. Zupp, 92, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Logan Acres Care Center in Bellefontaine. He was born in Belle Center, Ohio December 17, 1918, a son of the late George Mose and Freda M. Flickenger Zupp. He also was preceded in death by a brother, J. Donn Zupp; a sister, Martha McAlexander; and a brother-in-law, Vaughn McAlexander.

On September 8, 1946, he married the former Sally Paxson in Belle Center and she survives along with a daughter, Robin (Jim) Hesson of Ansonia, Ohio; a grandchild, Matt (Lisa) Forney of Dublin, Ohio; two great-grandchidlren, Austin and Dylan Forney; and a sister-in law, Jeanne Zupp of Bellefontaine.

George was a production control manager at DAB in Bellefontaine and liked to fly fish on Mad River. He was honored as a River Master for his upkeep of Mad River.

An Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, serving in India and Burma, he was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Bellefontaine, a lifetime member of the American Legion and member of the V.F.W., D.A.V. and the Elks Lodge.

Per Mr. Zupps request, his body was cremated and no services are planned.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society Serving Logan County 2521 U.S. Route 68 N Bellefontaine, OH 43311

The arrangements were handled by the staff of the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine.

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