Albert Allen Roupp (September 12, 1930-January 19, 2026) and Susan Carol (Nagy) Roupp (July 5, 1941-March 15, 2025), beloved husband and wife of 59 years, died in Vermont after long, full lives.
Sue was born in Chicago and later made her home in Evanston, Ill., where she and Al raised their children. Sue had a deep love of poetry, cooking, writing, women’s rights and liberal politics. Later in life, she discovered a passion for memoir writing and taught classes encouraging others to tell their stories. She also had a lifelong soft spot for animals, especially cats.
Al was born in Hesston, Kan., to Walter and Bertha Roupp and was raised in Elkhart, Ind. After World War II, he traveled with PAX, a Mennonite service organization, helping rebuild Europe. He later studied architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology and spent his professional life in commercial property review in Chicago, including work on major downtown buildings. He was known for his dry humor and constant projects, whether gardening, restoring woodwork or building for his family.
Al and Sue married in 1966. In 2021 they moved to Vermont to be closer to family. Sue died on March 15, 2025, and Al followed on January 19, 2026, both at the Miller McClure Respite House.
They are survived by their children, Aimee Roupp Loiter (Jeffrey) and Chris Roupp (Daniella), and their grandchildren, Zachary, Talia, Cecilia, Caroline and Augie.
Donations in Sue and Al’s memory may be made to the Miller McClure Respite House, Colchester, Vt.