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James Schupp Obituary
May 5, 1933 - December 26, 2010
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Jim graduated from South Division High School and Wisconsin State College. He served in the Army Counter-Intelligence Corp from 1955-1957 then joined Wisconsin Bell Telephone Company where he was a manager for 33 years after which he returned to his first love as substitute teacher at Whitefish Bay Middle School.
After moving to Los Angeles in 1996, Jim spent his retirement in service to others; past secretary, treasurer and co-president of the Los Angeles Garden Club; volunteer and former board member, Los Feliz Improvement Association; library volunteer, John Marshall High School; tutor, Reading is Fun program.
Jim will be remembered with love and gratitude by his many friends and family: wife Kathleen Byrnes; children Thomas Schupp, Lisa Milton, Susan Lauwers, Sarah Byrnes; grandchildren Bianca, Ryan, Michael, Ben, Sofia, Arleigh, Manning; and great-granddaughters Tessa and Eliana.
There will be a Celebration of Life open house January 16, 1-5pm, 3010 Castle Street, Los Angeles. Donations to the following are appreciated: Burbank Animal Shelter; Los Angeles Mission; and John Marshall High School Academic Decathlon.
Jim will be long remembered for his humor, intelligence and deep caring and his life-long commitment to the Green Bay Packers, Delta Sigma Kappa fraternity, and liberal political and social causes.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Bosch Luc
December 26, 2023
Wy never forget you your vreinds from Belgium.
Martha Hunt
December 27, 2021
We remember you still at the LA Garden Club.
Joyce Parrott
January 29, 2011
What a privilege and joy to have known Jim Schupp, through the Los Angeles Garden Club! He seemed to genuinely love to serve, and his enthusiasm was contagious! He was a real friend-- made me laugh when I was down, answered emails promptly, and shared items of interest; traits uncommon in today's world. I miss him very much!
Robin Pokorski
January 21, 2011
How I hope Jim gets the NFC Championship game where he is.....since the Chicago Bears will unfortunately beat the tar out of his Green Bay Packers in the Championship game and he will have to watch my Bears win in the Super Bowl!
Martha Hunt
January 17, 2011
January 17, 2011
We miss you Jim. How will the Los Angeles Garden Club function? Who will welcome us with a big smile? Who will propose the budget. Who will make us laugh with Lena and Oleg jokes? Who will guide us to be good stewards of the land? We will keep a bit of green in our hearts in your memory. Thank You!
Dina Kouchakji
January 16, 2011
We miss you, Jim - you'll never be forgotten and we will forever cherish all the wonderful and delightful memories. You will live on in our hearts - Love always, Dina & Family
Johan Braeckman
January 5, 2011
Jim took me and my girlfriend to the Huntington Gardens and the Getty museum two years ago, when we were on a holiday in California. A day I will never forget. I will always keep very fond memories of him with me and will miss him. My condolences to his family and friends.
Johan, Wetteren, Belgium
Dean Matzen
January 5, 2011
My memories of Jim as a member and adult youth leader at Zion UCC in Milwaukee is of a man of great patience, humor, intelligence and as a role model, listener and teacher. My sincere sympathy to the family for the loss of this great man.
Luc Bosch
January 5, 2011
Thanks for all, jou learn us a lot from the States when we visite.
Luc and Anny
Belgium
Sara Berrisford
January 3, 2011
I will always have fond memories of how you brought a little bit of the midwest to Southern California. My deepest condolences to Kathleen, Sarah and all those you left behind.
Ben Milton
January 1, 2011
Thanks for everything always thinking of you..
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