Kermit E. Shoup, 94, of Ringtown, passed away Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019 while currently a guest at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Kermit was born in Ringtown,  on October 2, 1924, a son of the late Dola (Heffner) and John Ellis Shoup.

He attended local schools and became a very talented heavy equipment operator working for various construction companies in the local area.

He was a member of St.John's Lutheran Church in Ringtown.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Shoup, a grandson Richard Shoup, and his grand son in-law, Costel Potcovaru, along with several brothers and sisters.

Kermit is survived by his wife of 73 years, Mary (Fellin) Shoup, and by a daughter, Carol, wife of John Ferenchick.

A granddaughter Kim, and a great grandson Alex also survive, as does a brother Ronald Shoup and a sister Marie Lapotsky.  Nieces and nephews also survive.

Kermit will be laid to rest following a private family service at St. John's Cemetery in Ringtown .