KAUP, JR., Fred William

Fred Kaup Jr. Caldwell, Idaho, 1950-2014 Fred William Kaup Jr., 63 of Caldwell died Feb. 8, 2014, at his home of natural causes. He was born on Oct. 25, 1950 at La Grande to Fred William Sr. and Erma Goff Kaup. He was always very proud of being named after his father. He was the oldest of five children: George Kaup of Walla Walla, Wash., Douglas Alan Kaup (deceased), Robin (Sherry) Kaup of Silverton and Teresa (Dave) Clough of Joseph. Fred graduated from Athena High School and attended college. During his early life he worked with his father managing various family-owned grocery stores. His favorite work was running the family ranch at Joseph and growing onions in Walla Walla. He went to work for the Oregon Department of Corrections in 1987 as a temporary hire and stayed with that career as a correction officer until his untimely death. Fred was an outstanding and professional corrections officer. His ethics in his personal and professional life were the best, family members said. He was much admired by his co-workers and respected by the inmates, because he treated the inmates with respect while enforcing the rules in a straightforward and fair manner. He was always honest in everything that he did. Fred married Shirleen Isaacson and they had three children: Fredrick Kaup of Austin, Texas, Angela (Mike) Lees of Emmett, Idaho, and Michael Kaup of Emmett, Idaho. He also was blessed with three grandchildren, William Kaup, Rhiley Lees and Ella Lees. He was later divorced. Fred married Lana Johansen and became a member of a large, extended family who welcomed him with open arms. They loved and admired him. Fred joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served honorably in many positions. He was very proud of the pioneer heritage and legacy reaching back to family members who survived the Willy and Martin handcart expeditions. Fred was a true outdoor enthusiast. He loved to hunt and fish and was happiest when he was in the hills, his family said. He also learned to enjoy helping gather herbs in the wild. He especially enjoyed the chokecherry syrup over his favorite vanilla ice cream. Mere words cannot convey the soul and worth of a man, they are only a listing of life events, his family members said. “Fred was loved and admired by many and will truly be missed. He was one of a kind,” they said. Zeyer Funeral Chapel of Nampa, Idaho, is in charge of arrangements. Baker City Herald