- Date Of Birth: April 4, 1931
- Date Of Death: August 30, 2021
- State: Pennsylvania
Glenn Shupp, 90, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at 5:15 AM after battling dementia and other complications.
He was born April 4, 1931 in Mt. Joy PA., son of the late Burton A. Shupp and Myrtie V. (Swope) Shupp. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Franklin, Burton and Jerry. He is survived by his wife Ruth, his 4 daughters, Terri Aquilina, Tina Shupp, Susan Dennis and Sandy Weber, many nieces and nephews, 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters-in-law, Joan Shupp and Pat Shupp, and two nephews, John Shupp and Jeffrey Shupp.
Glenn graduated from Mt. Joy HS in 1949. He played basketball, soccer and saxophone in the band. In 1950 he joined the US Navy. Boot camp was at Great Lakes, IL., Airman School in Memphis TN, Photo School in Pensacola FL., and finally to Little Creek Amphibious Base and the ship USS Mount Olympus AGC-8. In 1954 he worked for the Amphibious Forces Newspaper “The Gator” until he was discharged in August. In Sept. Glenn started College at Millersville, studying to be a teacher, met Ruth and graduated in May of 1957. Ruth and Glenn were married in August and both started teaching school in New Oxford, PA. After earning his Master’s Degree at Western MD, in 1962 Glenn became the Principal of the Berlin Ave. Elementary School where he stayed for his entire career. During those 30 years Glenn also contributed to the New Oxford Community by being an active member of First Lutheran Church, teaching Sunday School, helping with worship services and taking leadership roles on the church council. He was a member and leader with the Chamber of Commerce, and especially enjoyed working with the Annual Flea Market on the square. Glenn was the Chamber’s “Man of the Year” in 2000. He also was a member and officer with the Hebron Masonic Lodge of New Oxford. In retirement Glenn stayed involved with the schools by driving a van with students to various locations. He and Ruth traveled a bit and enjoyed seeing their grandchildren and great grandchildren. Glenn’s family and friends and all of the children he has mentored over the years will remember him as a kind and gentle man, always with a smile, and whistling or humming a tune. They may also remember to “keep your eyes and ears open, and your mouth closed”.
