Karl Schaup Obituary

Karl Allen Schaup    "Captain Al"   "Schaupy"

Waterloo:  Passed away at his home on February 6, 2025.  He was born to Mary and Karl Schaup on July 30, 1955 in Geneva, NY.  As animal lovers themselves, his parents supported his desire as a young person to raise and show various types of birds; a hobby that he continued through his life. An avid hunter and fisherman, Al started "Whopper Stopper" charters decades ago in Port Bay on Lake Ontario.  He was well known for his passion for the sport and was well respected by other captains for his outstanding fishing ability.  Many of his customers booked yearly trips, knowing they would catch a "whopper", as well as make lasting memories.  If Al wasn't fishing, he was hunting and running dogs for coyotes, raccoons, ducks and rabbits with his best friend "peanut".  As a lifetime, and regular, member of the North Seneca Sportmen's Club, he enjoyed playing euchre, and participated in other club activities.

He is survived by his life partner, Sandy Banks; his hunting girls, "Pistol and Grit"; his sister Patricia Schaup (Marika, alias the Honey Badger); children, Jessica (Joe) Schaup, James (Mae) Schaup; grandchildren, Logan and Maddie; niece Eva (Dom and sons) of New Caledonia and many cousins. Al is predeceased by his parents Karl and Mary Schaup and his half brother Pierre Schaup.  At the request of the family, contributions in memory of Al may be made to the Port Bay Improvement Association, PO Box 142, Wolcott, NY 14590 and the North Seneca Sportsmen's Club, 334 Route 318, Phelps, NY 14532.  A celebration of Al's life will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the North Seneca Sportsmen's Club, 334 Route 318, Phelps, NY 14532.  To leave a condlence, please visit the tribute wall to his obituary at www.murphyfuneralservices.com.

Gone Fishing

I'll save a spot on the river's bend

for all those I call family and friend.

And if the fish no longer bite,

or seem no longer worth the fight,

'cause it's not me that you are missin',

don't worry-be happy-I've gone fishin'.