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for Richard Knueppel
Jill Knueppel
June 27, 2008
Richard,
You have been my husband and best friend for over 47 years.
I love that funny little look you got on your face when you were telling your silly little stories....
I never believed any of them.
I will always remember your kindness, your forgiveness and your great love.
I will always love you,
Jill
Michele Knuese
June 26, 2008
The best uncle a girl could ever have ……
Loving, caring and giving
Thoughtful, helpful and wonderful!
Funny, sunny and goofy
In the best kind of way!
Generous, gentle and kind
Fun, smart and extraordinary
Respectful, polite and sincere
Remarkable, amusing and always first rate
Compassionate and inspiring too
All these words and so many more
Thanks for loving me and for being such an important and truly special part of my life.
You made and left the world a better place.
I miss you Uncle Dick and I will always, always love you. Michele
Craig Radmer
June 24, 2008
To the family of Richard Knueppel,
It was with much sadness we have learned of Dick's passing. As former customers of Knueppel Pharmacy, we have many fond memories of all the service received by the Knueppel Family. Growing up in the old neighborhood, the pharmacy was a fixture at 84th and Lisbon. We keep you in our prayers at this time.
Harder guestbook 6/02/08 ed
Lois Linden
June 24, 2008
Dick,
You were the best boss I ever had! To this very day I talk about how wonderful you are. You, Hilbert and Lillian gave me such a world of experience to serve those in the healthcare field. You will continue to be a part of my life and thoughts. You did a lot for me and I will never forget you. To Jill, Ed, Bill and Mark, my deepest sympathy.
Harder guestbook 5/31/08 ed
Tricia Walker
June 24, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. He was a true gentleman and a joy to be around. He brought insight to our classes and discussions. I was fortunate to know him.
Harder guestbook 5/30/08 ed
Carol Pope
June 5, 2008
Jill, Ed, Bill and Mark and family,
I was so shocked to hear of Dick's untimely passing. Dick was a true role model for the family and all of us cousins. I will always remember your wedding, Jill, and going with my parents when it had to be way below zero outside. And all the family parties at your parents house in Menomonee Falls -- the wall of LPs, shuffleboard and more! And I remember working for you -- my first job at Knueppel Pharmacy. Dick, thanks for all your patience with me during those days. I remember you telling me when your dad passed that you woke and heard him streaming to heaven...I pray you are with him now, and with your mother and mine (and my dad). Boys, I remember babysitting for you Ed and Bill and what cute little guys you were. It is hard to believe you are grown with children and grandchildren of your own.
God be with you Jill, boys and family.
Your cousin,
Carol Vollmer Pope
Shirley Williams
June 5, 2008
So sorry for your loss
Virginia Davis
June 4, 2008
Janna and Knueppel Family,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. It sounds like you truly had a wonderful angel in your lives for awhile, and those are very rare.
I think of you often. God bless you.
Former CPI co-worker
Judy and Bob Badura
June 4, 2008
Dick, We will miss your legendary humor, how you made fun of yourself and your singing. Birthdays will never be the same without you!
You were an inspiration to all who knew you, and your legacy will live on longer than you could imagine, as a remarkable, intelligent, kind and generous man, a great father, loving husband, and caring friend.
Our thoughtrs and prayers are with your family. Love, Judy and Bob
La Verne Morgan
June 2, 2008
Richard,
I only had the opportunity of meeting you one time, but I felt as though I knew you quite well. I have been working for Knueppel Healthcare for 3 1/2 years, and every employee who knew you, had only wonderful things to say about what a caring and compassionate person you were. You will be truly missed by all those whose lives you touched. My deepest sympathies to your family.
Kristen Knuese
June 2, 2008
My Dear Family,
May beautiful memories give you strength and this difficult time. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
All my love,
Danielle Lemanczyk
June 2, 2008
Dear Knueppel Family:
I feel like I know your family so well and that is all through Richard. Richard was the greatest mediator that worked for Milwaukee County Mediation Department. He joined our team and our hearts. Everyone has experienced a great loss not only has a husband, dad, grandfather but also a mediator. In the past 2 years that Richard worked for our department we barely ever saw a case come through that he was not able to mediate through. But most importantly to me, I was able to see him as more then just the greatest mediator but also as a friend. Richard was so easy to talk to about everything and I am truely going to miss all of our talks. So I would like to say thank you Richard for the past 2 years. My deepest sympathies to your family and friends.
Rita Burke
June 2, 2008
Richard, It continues to be a privalge to work with Knueppel Health Care and its family, thank-you for the oppourtunity. May you continue to shine over us.
Alison Barnes
June 1, 2008
Richard,
I saw you last week on Tory Hill for the law school groundbreaking, full of energy and friendly disposition you always brought to our classes in health law, elder law, trusts and estates, and especially our law review The Elders's Advisor. You made sure we all said hello, I clasped your hand. Who could know?
You were a student in the best tradition, full of intellectual curiosity every day. We would tease you since your spouse didn't come to the law review parties (of mostly 20-somethings) to which you always brought two bottles of your German white wine. (I still have one that I'll drink in your honor!) The story that we made up was that you had an embarrassingly young trophy wife. You gallantly acknowledged Mrs. Knueppel IS your trophy wife.
Thanks for all the article abstracts.
Bless you Richard. You are missed.
From Harder Funeral Guestbook 6/1 ed)
Mary Pirozek Knapp
June 1, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I am an old friend of Joan McCarthy and remember all of the good times from Washington High - including the car "rivalry" between Jack Abuya and Dick.
(From Harder Funeral Guestbook 6/1 ed)
Please accept my condolences on your loss.
Joan McCarthy
June 1, 2008
I have so many wonderful memories of the fun we shared as teenagers in high school and college. I would think of Dick when ever I saw a red Corvette and will continue to do. My prayers and condolences go out to Jill and his family.
(From Harder Funeral Guestbook, 6/1 ed)
Alice Vickers
June 1, 2008
I am saddened to hear of Richard's death. We were classmates at Emmaus Lutheran School, graduating in 1952. My sympathies to his family.
Alice (Nickolaisen) Vickers
Dana Bertling
May 31, 2008
For the short time that I knew Richard he had been an inspiration to me. He took me under his wing and got me going in the right direction in Mediation and introduced me to so many new and wonderful people. His smile and words of encouragement will be greatly missed. He had a way of making the sun shine on a rainy day. We co-mediated family cases and he got me started in Racine. I will always remember him for his positive attitude and his sense of humor. Richard was a great person and made friends everywhere he went. He will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your father, husband &/or friend.
Laura Henges (Henry)
May 30, 2008
Working with you was an expierence in itself. Being my 1st full-time employer & having the challenges of High School @ the same time was difficult but you always understood. While working homework during lunch, you were always there to answer my business questions for business class - Thank You!!!
You are going to be truely missed by everyone.
Mathew Pauley
May 30, 2008
Richard was a role model at the law school, the dispute resolution graduate program, and mediation in Milwaukee. I'm sure his spirit will live on in the community that he was so much a part of.
Cindy Ciardo-Knueppel
May 30, 2008
Dad
Thank you for your love, support and encouragement. Thank you for never missing an opportunity to praise an accomplishment or offer guidance when needed. Thank you for teaching me life lessons without me even knowing it. Thank you for your generosity in all things and for making sure our family spent quality time together. Thank you for showing us that you CAN make your dreams a reality, to never give up and to find humor in all situations. You are one of my heroes and I will never forget you.
I’ll love you always,
Cindy
Sara-Rae Remmel (nee Klingman)
May 30, 2008
Richard's family,
I am a former employee of Marquette Law School, and I remember Richard well. He always had a smile on his face, which illuminated any room he entered. Furthermore, my Grandpa frequented Richard's pharmacy, always noting how pleasant Richard was. You certainly had an angel here on earth!
May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time.
Denise McChesney
May 30, 2008
Richard, I will remember you most for your kindness to all that you met. You truly made every employee feel like family. Even after I left, when I saw you, you still greeted me with a warm smile and hug. Thank you for the time I had to know you. You will be missed!
Beth Cleary
May 30, 2008
I knew Richard as a classmate and friend. He made a tremendous contribution to the Marquette Elder’s Advisor law journal (he used to say that he put the “Elder” into the journal!), and provided a unique and welcomed perspective in many of our mutual courses. He truly has been a blessing to countless of people. I will miss him greatly.
The Schram's
May 30, 2008
Mark & Janna and the entire Knueppel Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you during this difficult time in your lives. We know that Dick was a very loving and thoughtful person with a great sense of humor. Todd and I and the other Schram Family members have many fond memories of Dick and Jill and their families as we gathered together each and every year to enjoy our summers on Friess Lake. Those memories continued with the next generation by watching Travis and Chad grow up with Mark which has turned into a life long friendship between the boys. Please know that as your friends we love and care about you and are here for you today, tomorrow, next week and forever.
Todd & Sue, Travis - Traci & Tegan, Chad and Christina
Richard and family around 1966
May 30, 2008
Debra Hatzialexiou Tollefson
May 30, 2008
To Richard's Family,
I was one of Richard's law school friends at Marquette. I was a bit intimidated to start law school at the advanced age of 40, so imagine my surprise and delight that so many other "non-traditional" students were there to welcome me. Richard was one of the best and brightest. Everyone adored him. Along with Dawn, Mike, Mark, Nancy, Art and quite a few others we had a lot of fun both in and in out of classes. When things got tough, Richard's sense of humor would lift us up. He always took the high road and was quite an example to follow. He is one big reason why I liked that school so much. I saw Richard's graduation photo in his son Mark's email and it just says it all. That terrific smile on that happy face. That is what I remember best. Richard has and always will hold a delightful spot in my heart. I will miss him.
Patty Robison
May 29, 2008
Richard-When I began working at Knueppel's, you were going back to school to study law. I saw you for only a short time each week, but each time I was greeted with a warm smile and a happy "hello". It's those I'll miss the most. Thank you for welcoming me into your extended family. For that I will always be grateful. May God bless you and your family. Patty
Mike McChrystal
May 29, 2008
As one of Richard's law school professors at Marquette, I knew him as a warm, bright, dedicated, curious friend. He added to the light and warmth of the Law School in wonderfully welcome ways. Richard is Marquette, and many more things, and always will be.
Kevin Robison
May 29, 2008
Richard- I was truly blessed to have you in my life, if just for a short time. Your support, encouragement and confidence you had for me in my time of need are the true measure of the man I knew. Thanks for the life lessons. I know you are now in better position to do something about those Milwaukee Bucks....I'll be watching. Love always, Kevin
Prof. Gordon Hylton
May 29, 2008
I had the honor of having Dick as a student in several classes at the Marquette Law School. His enthusiasm for his second career was unbounded, and it was a joy to have him in class. In my seminar on Comparative Constitutional Law, he wrote a fascinating paper on Danish constitutionalism, a topic that interested him largely because of his interest in his family's Scandinavian heritage.
I saw him at the groundbreaking for the law school, and I regret that I didnt have one last chance to speak with him. He was a wonderful human being and the legal profession can use more people like him.
Janna Knueppel
May 29, 2008
Dad,
You are truly an inspiration to all. I am so proud of you and all your accomplishments. I am honored to have become part of your family. I love you and will miss you so much.
Ernestina Padilla(Knuese)
May 29, 2008
Dick, What a wonderful and caring man you were to me. The pride that you had in being with Jill and the family always made my heart feel good. My memories of you will be a source of healing and comfort at this time.You've left an incredible legacy and family and I know that you're at peace now.
Jack Abuya
May 29, 2008
To Jill and Family;
Dick was a close friend for over 50 years. He and Jill are Godparents to my daughter, Joi. Dick was always a wonderful person to spend time with and a dear friend. In the 50's we shared our love for "Rock-N-Roll" music and Corvettes. The world was a better place with him in it. I will miss you.
Jill Pezewski
May 29, 2008
Mark, Janna & the Knueppel Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. To lose someone so suddenly makes you treasure life's gift even more preciously. I'll always remembers Richard's smile and love of his family, friends and life. I hope you can take comfort with all the thoughts and memories he shared with you. God Bless you.
Love, Jill
Edward Knueppel Jr
May 29, 2008
Grandpa,
I will never forget the memories we had together. You were a great husband, father, grandfather, and especially great grandfather! I am so glad Dylan was able to have known such a great man. You are one of the funniest people I know especially around grandpa Harry. You have inspired me in so many ways to be a good person, father, and most of all a hard worker. You have taught me that it is never to late to learn and grow. Thank you for everything! Your spirt resides in us all and always will. -Little E-
ALLEN Kauffman
May 29, 2008
Dick,
I have known you since high school and have treasured our friendship. We have had many good times together.
We were so proud of you when you decided to go back to college and obtained your Lawyer's Degree. You were a gentle caring man with integrity and I was proud to have you as my friend.
You will be dearly missed and you have left a void in my life.
Allen Kauffman
Carolyn Kauffman
May 29, 2008
Dick,
I have known you for 50 years and feel blessed to of had you in my life. You were the one to always make me laugh with your jokes and pranks and I loved your nickname for me.
I will miss your smile and happiness and happy voice. Most of all I will miss, but treasure, the friendship we had.
The four of us, Jill, you,Al and I had so many fun times together and hysterical times together. It is
hard for me to accept that I will not receive anymore e-mail notes and words of encouragement or just a friendly hi.
You were truely special and a gentle, kind, caring person. You always showed me that there were two sides to everything, if I was bothered by something.
You have left a mark in my heart and will be missed deeply!
Carolyn Kauffman (CB)
Carol Knueppel
May 29, 2008
Dad,
As long as I have known you, you were always the life of the get-together. I will especially miss your wit and humor.
It means so much to me that you and my father were the best of friends, and I know it meant the world to him too.
Your loving daughter-in-law,
Carol
Syndi Salat and Family
May 29, 2008
To the Knueppel Family- I am very sorry to hear of your sudden loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. I hope you find comfort in your wonderful memories and draw strength from each other.
DEE HENRY
May 29, 2008
What a pleasure is has been to know you. You have been my boss but more importantly a true friend. I know you to be a kind, loving and faith filled man. You loved and knew your God, lived for your family and accomplished so much in life. What an amazing man and even more amazing life. Your legacy carries on always remembering...
Dee
Erika Knueppel
May 29, 2008
Grandpa,
From the day I was born, you inspired me. When I struggled with reading, you made it fun. (Book shopping is a form of shopping) When I was bored, you told me we could patch the portch up with oatmeal. When it was time for me to go to college, you did too. (your a legend to all my friends) You were an exceptional man, father, grandpa and great-grandpa. I will never forget all that you have given me. I love you grandpa.
May 29, 2008
Dear Knueppel Family:
I am deeply sorry for your loss. In the few short months I have been working at the bank, I have had the wonderful pleasure to know Mr. Knueppel who always put a smile on my face. Thank you so very much for that joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Karen P/Teller
Kate Griger
May 29, 2008
Richard-You were truely one of the kindest people that I have been blessed to know. If those you have left behind have half the heart you had, we will consider ourselves lucky to have know you. Thank you for all you've been and all you've done for us. Love, Kate
Mark Knueppel
May 29, 2008
Father,
The world is a better place for having known you. Your kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity were second to none. You leave behind a legacy that cannot be matched. We know now that you are in the loving hands of God and at peace. Do not worry about Mother as we will take care of her. Until we meet again, we love you and will miss you deeply.
William Knueppel
May 29, 2008
Dad,
I couldn't have asked for a better father or role model. You know how much I loved you and how proud I am of all of your accomplishments. I know you were proud of me as well. You are in heaven and rest assured that we'll take care of mom until she joins you. God Bless,
Love, Bill
Tess Miljkovic
May 29, 2008
Grandpa,
Even through all of your many accomplishments, your most proud accomplishment was in building your family. When the celebration was for you, there you stood proud of us. Now, we celebrate you. I love you, Grandpa.
Edna Howard
May 29, 2008
To the Knueppel Family - I was saddened to hear of your loss. I worked with Dick many years ago at Knueppel Home Health Care (receptionist)- I will always remember him as a man of integrity and one whom I highly respected. May the peace God comfort you during your time of bereavement.
One of Dad's proudest moments.
Edward Knueppel
May 29, 2008
Father,
You were a great person and a leader among men. The number of people's lives you touched is amazing. I can't even think of how many times, or how much I will miss you in the years to come. I only hope I have the strength to follow in your footsteps. Ed
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