Donald Conrad Saupe, 96 of Urbana, passed away Sunday February 13, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. He was born November 25, 1925 in Geneseo, the son of Otto and Ella (Schreiber) Saupe. His father passed away when he was two and he was brought up by his mother and grandfather as well as many other relatives in the Geneseo community.
Don served in the Army from 1945 to 1947 and was enroute for the possible invasion of Japan but was rerouted to serve in the Philippines. He used the GI bill to attend the University of Illinois graduating in’51 and earning a Masters degree in ’58. He was offered a teaching position at graduation in Ornamental Horticulture and retired as a professor some 33 years later. While at school he met and married Virginia Neville and raised three sons: Paul, Martin, and Art. After the boys grew up, Don and Ginny enjoyed many years together attending Elder Hostels, hosting International flower tours and enjoying each other until she succumbed to cancer in’88. He married Mary (Jackson) Anderson in ’89 and assisted her as she finished raising her three sons: Steve, Gary and Kevin. He spent the rest of his life continuing his legacy of helping others, volunteering at Carle Hospital, Meals on Wheels, Hospice to name a few as well as helping people everywhere in the communities where he has lived, still shoveling sidewalks after the last 12-inch snowfall. He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Urbana
At the age of 96, he is amazingly fortunate to be survived by nearly his entire family: his beloved wife Mary, for whom he is much thankful for these past 33 years, his sons Paul (Marty), Martin (Beth), Arthur (Wendy). Mary’s sons Steve (Marina), Gary (Meggi) and Kevin (Monica), 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by Ginny and one granddaughter.
.Services will be held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 2200 S. Philo Rd., Urbana on Friday February 25th at 4:00 with gathering of family and friends beginning at 2:30. Pastor Paul Chapman will officiate.
Burial will be in the G.A.R. Cemetery, Homer at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Mathew Lutheran Church , Urbana, IL
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