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James Knispel Obituary
KEARNEY - James M. Knispel, 24, of Kearney died Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church with the Revs. Eric Lesher and Rebecca McDermott officiating. Cremation will follow the service.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home with a time of sharing memories at 6:30 p.m.
He was born Nov. 24, 1988, in Kearney to Craig and Janice (Culbertson) Knispel.
Survivors include his parents of Kearney; brothers Joseph and his wife, Amy, and Jeremy and Jordan all of Kearney; grandparent, BJ Culbertson of Wood River, formerly of Davenport; aunts and uncles, Janet and Steve Bugay of Kearney and their two children, Tyler, his wife, Mikhala, and son, Mason, and Danielle and her husband, Travis Kimple, Peggy and Brad Dobberstein of Edmond, Okla., and their four children, Michelle and her husband Kent Meyerhoff and their children Grant and Jacob, Amy and her husband Scott Salsbury and their child Matthew, Todd and his wife Keri Dobberstein and their child Hannah, Cathleen and Bill Brueggemann of Plattsmouth and their two children, Johanna and Justin; Mike and Marcie Knispel of Minden and their three children, Jennifer and her husband RaShawn Harvey and their daughters Jessamyn, Jolissa and Janessa, Aaron and Britany Knispel and their children Emerson and Jantzen, Daniel and his wife, Hailey Knispel, and Eileen Lewison of Kearney, and her two children Evan and Eric Stuehm; and many friends we wish we could name.
He was born on Thanksgiving Day. He grew up in Kearney and received his education at Kearney High School where he enjoyed drama and was a member of the diving team and placed at state. He also lived in Lincoln where he attended Southeast Community College. He worked at Bill's Liquor in Kearney.
He was a member of First Lutheran Church. He loved watching Husker football and Cubs baseball. He enjoyed many outdoor activities, especially golf and disc golf. He loved being with his many friends. He always had a smile on his face and welcomed you with a big hug.
He was preceded in death by his cousin, Tara Jo Dobberstein; and his grandparents, Charlie and Dorothy Duff and Delbert Knispel and Doris Culbertson.
Memorials are suggested to the Knispel family and will be given to a memorial of the family's choosing at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Knispel
April 4, 2013
Craig,Janice and family, I was heartbroken to read of the passing of James. May your memories comfort you during this difficult time. You are in my prayers. With deepest sympathy, Chrys Engelke
Janice & Drew Karsten
April 2, 2013
Janis, Craig and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May your memories bring you some comfort and your faith strength. Stay strong
April 2, 2013
Craig and Janis and family, We were so sorry to hear of James passing. You all are in our Prayers at this very difficult time. May God be with you and comfort you all. What a handsome young man. So sorry for your loss of your child, son, sibling brother and friend. Please accept our condolences and know we are there with love and support. Sincerely Riley Kishkunas and Blaine and Ruth Stewart
Russ & Ruth Kirkland
April 2, 2013
Craig, Janis, Joe, Jeremy and Jordan. May Gods love surround your family through this time of loss. Your family has been such a blessing to know. Russ, Ruth, Jen, Kyle, Megan and Amanda Kirkland
April 2, 2013
To the Knispel family. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you find joy in the wonderful memories that you have of James and comfort in knowing that he is in the arms of our Lord.
Bambi, Kory and Kaitlin Staab
April 2, 2013
Hey Craig, so so sorry to read of the loss of your son.......Ron Nelson
Kylee Brandt~Best
April 1, 2013
Janice, Craig, & Families,
my deepest sympathy to you all. I remember James and Logan being born at the same time, them playing ball together, and James in Drama. What an awesome young man he was, you should be very proud, he always spoke to me no matter who was around and always had that great smile on his face. Your families have been in my prayers and will continue to be in the days to come. Surround yourselves with wonderful memories, and rejoice that James is in a peaceful place.
April 1, 2013
Craig
I am sorry to hear about your son.
Dan Harrison
Omaha Ne
John and Nancy Gamache
April 1, 2013
Janice, Craig and Family,
We were so sad to hear about the loss of your son James. We will keep your family in our prayers!
April 1, 2013
So sorry for your loss,are prayers are with you. Ronnie & Sandy Edson
Loyal & Helen Campbell
April 1, 2013
We are sure the thoughts and prayers of many are with you. Please know we are joining them as we think of you and family during this time. Sending love to you all.
Tamera,Monica,Jade,Jason and Matt Heuson
March 31, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kent Lucas
March 31, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Melissa O'rourke
March 31, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you Janice.
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