Paul W. Shoup

Paul W. Shoup, 91 of Upper Sandusky, passed away Monday morning July 21, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born October 10, 1933 in Richwood to the late Chester and Laurentine (Phelps) Shoup. He was also preceded in death by a son, Bradley Shoup, siblings, Anita Coffman, Sam Shoup, Charles Shoup and Linda Shoup and a grandson, Brett Ridder. Paul attended Richwood High School and graduated in Beaumont, Texas. He served our country in the United States Army from 1954-57. Paul was postmaster for the United States Postal Service for 1951 until 1988, first working in Richwood and then Upper Sandusky. Paul and Betty Jo are members of Trinity United Church of Christ in Upper Sandusky and were former members of the Richwood Baptist Church. Paul loved training harness horses for racing. He also had owned several horses. He operated starting gates for races for Clair Baker and also owned two starting gates himself. He had also served as secretary and board member for the Ohio Harness Horsemen's Assn. On April 20, 1957 in Richmond, Indiana, he married Betty Jo (Webster) and she survives. Also surviving are their children, Julie (John) Sebenoler of Upper Sandusky and Joelyn (Tim) Ridder of Urbana. Grandchildren, John Curtis (Courtney) Sebenoler, Joseph Paul Sebenoler, Brandon (Kayla) Ridder and Megan Ridder Great grandchildren, Adlee and Rylan Sebenoler, Levi Ridder and Charlie, Abe and Molly Ridder and their mom, Jessica Ridder. Sister, Sarah Cline Funeral services will be held Monday July 28, 2025 at 12 noon at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Pastor Brad McKibben will officiate. Burial will follow in the Claibourne Cemetery, where there will be Military Honors given by the Vietnam Veterans of America #1095. Friends may call Sunday from 3-5 pm at the Trinity United Church of Christ, 300 N. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351 and one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home in Richwood. Memorial gifts may be made to either, Trinity United Church of Christ and/or Hospice of Wyandot County, 105 Houpt Dr. Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351