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John Knippel

Highlands, North Carolina

May 29, 1951 – Sep 27, 2023 (Age 72)

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BORN
May 29, 1951
DIED
September 27, 2023
AGE
72
LOCATION
Highlands, North Carolina

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FRANKLIN - John Andrew Knippel, 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Columbus, North Carolina, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, after a short, yet courageous battle with cancer. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin May 29, 1951, John and his family relocated to Florida in 1963 where he would spend his...

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My cousin John was such a loving person. My condolences to Teresa, and their family. It was always an honor to be around him.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Some people come into your life that you just can´t wait to spend more time with. Our encounters were too short & my husband & I are truly sorry we didn´t get to enjoy more of his delightful company. Sincerest condolences to all of the family but also congratulations for being part of such a wonderful man´s life. He blessed you all.

My deceased wife Mary Knippel Natale was John´s first cousin. I was saddened to learn of John´s illness and passing. Clearly God had a plan for John to reunite with Mary and other family members that have passed. For family and friends this was way too early. I can remember visiting with John at a number of family events and clearly remember when he visited us at our home in Yorba Linda. Mary was an an entertainer par excellence and with John visiting, she was on her game and so excited...

Teresa and family. Truly amazing man who absolutely adored his family. The smile he has in the photo is exactly how I knew him since forever, as his first cousin. Many prayers and much love to all your family. Jim and Claudia Knippel and family