He was born Oct. 31, 1952, in Malden, Mo., to Charles and Juanita (Fulbright) Acup.
He was raised in the Union area and more recently resided in Sandwich. He had a passion for woodworking, he loved to fish and was always out to have a good time.
He is survived by his children, Dawn (Nate) Pekoc, Shane (Sandra) Acup and Charlie Acup; his grandchildren, Anna, Nash, Gavin and Jody; his siblings, Karen (Bob) Walsh, Keith (Jean) Acup, Tammy (Mike Bray) Marshall, Sandi (Gary) Zickuhr and Scott (Amy Dittberner) Acup; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 1, at the American Legion, 6517 Main Street, Union.
Memorials may be made to the family.
For information, call Marengo-Union Funeral Home at 815-568-8131. Online condolences may be left at www.marengounionfuneralhome.com.