Dorothy-Knepper-Obituary

Dorothy B. Knepper

Fort Worth, Texas

1926 - 2006

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Dorothy B. Knepper, 79, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2006.

Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Monday in Greenwood Chapel.

Memorials: American Cancer Society, 3301 West Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76107.

Dorothy was born April 29, 1926, in Mishawaka, Ind.,...

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While I was a faculty wife at TCU, the Faculty Woodwind Quintet made a number of short trips to perform, and often the wives would go along. We got to visit and "play" while the quintet "performed". My husband, David Graham, Noah, Ralph Guenther and John Woldt were the steady 4, and the bassoon changed from time to time...Harold Andrews, Anita Brunson.... Of course, before Noah (who used to give a "one-man-band" recital, playing all the woodwinds) there was our precious Marcel Dandois. ...

our sympathy goes out to scott.. we are so sorry for the loss of your mother.. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ed,joy, luke and brandon ogle

my sympathy to Dennis, Nedra and Mr. Knepper. I have many fond memories of sleepovers at your house in Denton. Your mother always reminded me of my mother, which is saying a lot.

What a faithful friend and a wonderful secretary for the Fort Worth Symphony back when just one person kept all the records and handled the ticket assignments. It was a pleasure to work with Dorothy every day, and her patience and kindness made each day go well. I wish more people were aware of all she did for the arts in Fort Worth. Moche and I send our love and condolences to Noah, Dennis, Nedra Kay and Scott.

Don and I will miss Dorothy as she was a dear friend and colleague for many years. We send our love to Noah and all the family during this time.

Dorothy was a dear and cherished friend to all of us in Sigma Alpha Iota, international music fraternity. Indeed, she was a friend to music in every sense, as a teacher, performer, church musician, arts advocate, and participant in local arts organizations. She served our alumnae chapter in myriads of ways, always dependable, competent, and encouraging. She remained positive and caring, despite her many health problems in recent years. The music of her life sings on in the contributions...