Richard Kaup Sr.

Richard “Rick” Kaup Sr., 64, of Berne passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur. He was born May 23, 1958, in Coldwater, Ohio to Alvin and Alma (Nieberding) Kaup. He was married to Pamela Culler.
He was a simple, good-hearted man who everyone liked. To honor him and his wishes, this will be a simple obituary. He worked at National Oil and Gas in Bluffton. In his free time, he loved to fish and enjoyed visiting the ocean in Florida.
He is survived by his wife; son, Rich (Brittany) Kaup; daughter, Holly (Kyle) Johnson; three stepchildren, Grant Carper; Nathan Carper; and Kaitlin (Michael) Carper; three brothers, Bob (Brenda) Kaup; Kenny (Jane) Kaup; and Dennis (Brenda) Kaup; two sisters, Marjorie Haines; and Linda (Dave) Guggenbiller; three grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements provided by Liechty Funeral Home in Berne. Online condolences may be made at www.liechtyfuneralhome.com.