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Gerald Knipper Obituary

GERALD WILFRED KNIPPER
1946-2007

Gerald Wilfred Knipper, 61, died Monday, March 12, 2007, at a local hospital.
He was born March 9, 1946, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Gertrude and Wilfred Knipper. After the family moved to Pensacola, he attended St. Stephen's Elementary School. He graduated from Catholic High School in 1964. Mr. Knipper received a degree in marketing from the University of Notre Dame in 1968 and also earned a master's degree from the University of West Florida.
Mr. Knipper worked for the City of Pensacola Recreation Department before opening an antique shop. He then started teaching math in the Escambia County
School District, working at Bellview and Bailey middle schools. His last job with the district was teaching students who were too sick to attend class. He also attended St. Ann Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze and was president of the Notre Dame Alumni Club of Pensacola.
Mr. Knipper is survived by his mother; a son, Jeremy of Pensacola; a daughter, Katie of Pensacola; two brothers, James of Picayune, Miss., and Bill of Panama City; a sister, Rosemary Fredrickson of Pensacola; and several nieces and nephews.
His father preceded him in death.
The family would like to thank Dr. Tan as well as the doctors, nurses, and social workers at Covenant Hospice.
Visitation will be held 5-7pm Thursday, March 15, 2007 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00am Friday, March 16, 2007 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze with Fr. Pat Foley celebrant. Burial will follow at Bayview Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to the Notre Dame Alumni Club of Pensacola.
HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by the Pensacola News Journal on Mar. 15, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Knipper

16 Entries

Colleen Kirchharr

March 20, 2007

I had the pleasure of being one of Mr. Knipper's students at Bailey. He was one of those wonderful teachers who will always stand out in my mind. My deepest sympathies to his family; you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

LAURA SHIRLEY THOMPSON

March 18, 2007

TO THE KNIPPER FAMILY I AM SADDEN ABOUT GERALD. I FEEL VERY CLOSE TO THE WHOLE FAMILY AND WHEN THEY HURT I HURT. ALTHO I KNOW THESE DAYS SHALL COME, IT GIVES ME COMFORT TO KNOW THAT GOD IS IN CHARGE AN THAT IN TIME, OUR BROKEN HEARTS WILL BE HEALED. GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU. LAURA (SHIRLEY) THOMPSON

Robert Ray

March 18, 2007

My condolences. Gerry was one of the good guys from the class of 64. I haven't seen him for a long time but I will still miss him.

Linda Grafel

March 16, 2007

Dear Aunt Gert,
All of the Reynolds family in Kansas City join me in expressing our sadness upon learning of Gerald's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Livvie Vann

March 16, 2007

I am saddened by Gerlad's passing but know that he's in a better place. He was a great guy full of 1 liners and quips at CHS.

Ramona Shires

March 16, 2007

To Gerald's loved family,

I had the pleasure of knowing Gerald when he became a tutor for me at Club Z!. He was a special man and a great teacher. He will be missed!

Wanda Diffley

March 15, 2007

Katie and Jeremy,
We are truly saddened to hear of your fathers passing. We will miss him dearly. We so enjoyed his visits to South Bend and his great hospitality in Pensacola.
Our love and prayers,
Wanda and Peter

Roxanne Bonifay

March 15, 2007

Jeremy & Rosemary - I just happenned to see this obit when I was logging on to see comments on my uncle's guest book. Jeremy, I've seen your pic in the PNJ lately and I know your dad must be very proud of you and Rosemary, I didn't even know Jeremy's dad was your brother. I'm sorry for your loss and believe Brent would echo my sentiments.

March 15, 2007

Jim, We have just learned of the loss of your brother. Please know you are very much in our thoughts and prayers. Our condolences to you, your mom, and your entire family.
With love, CHS Class of '61

Rich Jurgens

March 15, 2007

Jeremy, Beth and Knipper family: Was sadden to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Johnny Wheeler

March 15, 2007

Sorry to hear about Gerald's passing. I know the Lord will comfort the family in this hour of need. I officiated a lot of football games in the 70's, 80's with Gerald, it was a pleasure to work with him.

The Lord bless and keep his family.

Beth Howard

March 15, 2007

Katie,
Billy and I were very saddened by the death of your father. He was a great support for me when we met at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church, as well as a dear friend. Gerald had a very kind soul. He will be dearly missed.

With deepest sympathy,
Beth and Billy

March 15, 2007

Bill, we all saddened by the death of your brother. Our prayers are with you..........Class of CHS 1957

S Fisk

March 15, 2007

Gerald is in my mind, a good soul. He was my Marketing teacher at Blount Middle School a long time ago. Some teachers in our lives make an impression... He did!

Thank you for sharing him with us, and may the Lord bestow the blessings that your family deserves.

Jeff McCaskill

March 15, 2007

Jeremy and Katie,

Your dad taught me the gift of "patience" during those first few years at Bailey (working next door to him)and I often use his words of wisdom today. More important is that I know how much he loved and cared for the both of you. May God comfort your family during this difficult time. I'll miss your dad's bloody marys (the best I ever had), and his dry sense of humor. He was a true "brother in arm."

God Bless,

Jeff McCaskill

Marion Hernandez

March 14, 2007

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Knipper Family, Albert and Marion Hernandez

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