Donald Dupre Obituary

Dupre, Donald
Donald F. Dupre, age 92, Nashville, TN, December 27, 2019. Survived by wife, Sylvia DeVictor Dupre; daughter, Betsy Christie and husband, Jeff, Brentwood, TN; and son, Jeffrey Dupre and wife, Christi, Mackinac Island, MI and Islamorada, FL; grandchildren, Sarah, Ben, Sam Christie, Kate, Diana Dupre; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Dallas and Elizabeth Dupre and brothers Dallas and Charles. He taught English, Dramatics and Speech, Columbus Public Schools, for 32 years after graduating from the Ohio State University with a master's degree in theatre. Donald was active in Columbus theatre groups. Conestoga of the Ohio History Connection, Old North Hi Club, Phi Gamma Delta and was a Buckeye sports fan. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. and was a member of North Broadway & Calvary UMC. He loved summers at Goat Island in the Les Cheneaux Islands, MI. with family and friends. Memorial service was held at The Blakeford on Dec. 30 and an ashes ceremony will be held in Michigan, summer 2020. Memorials may be made to the Les Cheneaux Island Association, 1158 S. Park Ave., Cedarville, MI 49719.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2020.

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Robert Simmons

January 22, 2020

Sylvia and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of my favorite North High teacher, Dup. He was a great mentor whether it was in Speech and Drama class, after school rehearsals for plays and prep for speech contests around the state on Saturdays, or serving as the babysitter for a young couple (Don and Sylvia) in a small apartment on a few occasions. His friendship and interest in me served me well in my 50-plus years of public speaking as a local church pastor. Often I would think of lessons Dup taught me in my formative years of speaking. He was a good friend to me. My prayers are with you in this loss.

Bob Simmons

January 21, 2020

Sylvia, your husband, Dup to many of us, was my favorite teacher at North. Whether it was in Speech and Dramatics class, after school rehearsals for a play, getting ready for a Saturday forensic competition, or even babysitting for your first born in that small apartment, he was pouring himself into me and others. Those lessons served me well as a public speaker for over 50 years as a pastor. He was a real friend to me. My prayers are with you. At this time.

Robert Simmons

January 21, 2020

Sylvia, Mr. Dupre, Dup, was my favorite teacher at North in Speech and Drama, directing plays and National Forensics contests, and even serving as a baby sitter for him and Sylvia a few times. I have used much of what he taught me throughout my career in public speaking as a pastor for over 50 years. Many times I recalled lessons he gave to me personally. He was a real friend.

Janice Rhodes

January 12, 2020

Your husband and father was one of my favorite teachers at North High School. He was my Drama teacher and I found him to be trustworthy, funny, and people-smart. He knew a lot more about us than we ever guessed and he knew how to treat us with respect. I can still see him sitting in that relaxed way he had about him, smiling and trying to get us to share our thoughts with him. Sometimes we had some great conversations even if they had nothing to do with drama class. I hate to think what he went home and told you each night about us. He was a special fellow and I am so sorry for your loss. But he lived a long, full life and was able to give all of you his love.

Janice Dearth Rhodes
North High Class of 1962

Vicki Grieve

January 9, 2020

Mr Dupre was my beloved drama teacher at Columbus (Ohio) North High School 1963/64). It was while in his class Nov 22, 1963 that we found out President John F Kennedy
was assassinated. Mr Dupre handled the news with compassion as we were dismissed. He was always upbeat, fun, encouraging to all of us. Knowledgeable. It was my favorite class. Im glad to know he lived long so he could enjoy retirement and family time.

Susan Titus Phillips '62

January 4, 2020

This is the way I'll always remember him. He was so respectful of his students, the first teacher who treated us as adults. We all adored him. He made such a difference in so many lives, including mine.

January 4, 2020

Mr. Dupre was one of my favorite teachers at North.
Carol S. Fuller, Columbus, Ohio

Kathy Kildow

January 3, 2020

Mr. Dupre was my English teacher. He was a great and caring teacher. My sympathies to his family and friends.

Lindee Goodall

January 3, 2020

My thoughts and prayers with the family. He was one of my favorite teachers at Whetstone. I had him for English one year and he twisted my arm to take drama to get me out of my shyness. I was just thinking about him the other day.

Ruth Barker

January 3, 2020

One of my favorite teachers❣
Helped shape me into who I am today

Susan Alley

January 3, 2020

Condolences to the family. I think of him often since graduating in 1964. He got me my first job on Mackinac Island at Selma's Fudge Shop. Two summers of wonderful memories! Susan (Foutz) Alley.

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