Richard "Rick" Allen Shupe

Richard Allen Shupe

January 5, 1973 - March 9, 2025

Richard Allen Shupe, 52, passed away March 9th at home in the loving arms of his wife, Deborah, his father Jeff, and son Todd. Richard was born at Mt. Carmel West in Columbus, OH. Richard "The King" "The Bluologist" was the son of the late Brenda Kay Shupe and Jeffrey Lynn Shupe. Richard attended Franklin Heights. After finishing school Richard was a professional auto detailer for thirty years at Touch of Class and then at Buckeye Auto Spa. When he was not working he was with his wife at Treasure Island Beach, Fl and Clearwater, FL where he proposed to his loving wife. When April came he would be found at Clearwater Pay Lake bringing in the cheese. When not fishing, Richard was in his huge garden with his beloved dog Bambi (Bambelina) growing pumpkins, watermelons, and corn, always growing extra for neighbors and family.

Richard was preceded in death by mother, Brenda Kay Shupe and his son, Timothy Jay. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Kay Shupe and their children, Nate (Amy), Alexandria (Edgar), Brad (Thalia), Todd, Devin (Sierra), Ricky, Carolyn, Kaylynn; grandchildren, Osiris, Liam, Emilia, Logan, Adeline, Audrey, Avonna, Nusa; father, Jeffrey Lynn Shupe; brothers, Brian (Darla), Brady; nephew, Brian (Felisia), and their children; cousin, Gary (Tara) Vansickle, and their children; fishing brother, Matt; aunt, Debra Kelly, cousins, Kelly, Karie, and uncle, Steve Shupe and Family.