- Date Of Birth: August 31, 1924
- Date Of Death: May 24, 2013
- State: Michigan
Doris Ruth Loupee, 88, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Friday, May 24, 2013 in her residence. Doris was born August 31, 1924 in Dowagiac, Michigan to Floyd and Lola (Franklin) Hunsberger. She married Charles Oscar Loupee July 5, 1952 in Cassopolis, Michigan.
He preceded her in death in 1971. She was also preceded by her parents; one sister, Patricia Raiford; two brothers, Jerry Hunsberger and Ronnie Hunsberger. Doris was passionate about her family. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Whether hosting holiday meals or participating in family vacations at Boyne Mountain, she was at her most content surrounded by family. Doris had a great group of extended friends who surrounded and supported her and her children after the passing of her husband. Over the years, she enjoyed golf, bridge, bowling, and dance club with her friends.
She also enjoyed gardening, reading, listening to music, and crossword puzzles. Doris was active in United Presbyterian Church, Cassopolis where she served in a variety of capacities.In 1971, upon the passing of her husband, Doris took over running the day to day operations of the family owned business, Service Oil Company, as well as raising her five children. She retired in 1987 after selling the business to her son, John.Family and friends will greatly miss Doris.
She is survived by two daughters, Sara Ann (Larry) Park of Cassopolis, Charlene (Tim) Hill of Grand Rapids, three sons, John (Wendy) Loupee of Edwardsburg, Jim (Kelly) Loupee of Granger, Jeff (Dawn Hammer) Loupee of Granger; seventeen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Cox of Vandalia, Marianne (E.J.) Gould of LaGrange, Indiana; one brother, Bob Hunsberger of Dowagiac; and a great many nieces and nephews.
