John and Janet Schupbach said, “Eight is enough” when they had their eighth child, Clayton, 18 years ago. Since then, the couple have welcomed 24 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pictured are (front, l-r) grandchildren Colton Schupbach, Layna Schupbach, Jisela Schupbach, Brody Schupbach, Tyler Knoblock, Ella Schupbach, Knox Schupbach, Trevor Knoblock, Ava Schupbach, Benson Reutter; (back) Beck Schupbach, Trystian Schupbach, Camdyn Schupbach, Cortlyn Schupbach, Tyra Schupbach, Leandra Schupbach, Brynly Schupbach, grandma Janet Schupbach, Dylan Schupbach, grandpa John Schupbach, Nolan Reutter, Lexi Reutter, Tami Schupbach, Tanner Knoblock, Doug Schupbach and Addison Reutter. Not pictured are Jace Schupbach and Jonathan Schupbach.
Schupbachs living every generation
By Meagan Molseed
mmolseed@thefayettecountyunion.com
When their youngest son, Clayton, a senior at North Fayette Valley was born, John and Janet Schupbach of Elgin liked to laugh and tell people, “Eight is enough!” Of course, by that point, their family of eight children had already grown by a few grandchildren.
“Clayton was an uncle before he was even born,” laughed Janet. “Our oldest grandchild is quite a few years older than our own son.”
And now, the proud grandparents of 24 have yet another title they have proudly accepted: great-grandparents.
“It is certainly not something you hear of too often,” Janet said as she sat with her youngest grandson, 2-year-old Jace.
“To have a senior in high school but also a great-grandchild is really very unique!”
