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Ruth Knopf Obituary
Born in Louisville, she was the former Ruth Rickert and was a homemaker. She was a charter member of Wildwood Country Club and longtime member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford A. Knopf Sr. and her five siblings.
Ruth is survived by her sons, Clifford A. "Kip" Knopf Jr. (Cheryl), Paul A. Knopf Sr. (Paula), Judge Thomas J. Knopf (Stefanie), and Christopher J. Knopf (Karen); eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A private Mass will be held for her with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 from 3-8 p.m. at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Mass of the Air.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Knopf
Eddie Gunter
August 28, 2011
Tom, Stef, Kip and Family,
"I am so sorry for your loss. Sorry I couldn't be at the visitation but I was at the NIH in DC with my wife getting her chemo. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
Linda Hall
August 23, 2011
Julie, Bryan, Chris and Karen:
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope all the great memories you have, help you through this sad time.
Love,
Linda and Mike Hall
Sanford Morris
August 23, 2011
Tom and Stef--sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. May the many memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. A "Mother" is a very special person who holds the hearts of her children--Love to all. Sandy & Jeanne Morris
Edie Nichols
August 23, 2011
Paula,i don't know if you remember me,i was boarding at Iron gate stables back in the eighties,i had Toledo that i bought from Bobby? anyway,i wanted to tell you how sorry i am to hear of your Mothers passing, it always hurts to lose someone but its much harder when its a parent.You were always such a nice person, my thoughts and prayers are with you,you will see her again, hold on to that thought,she had to be a very sweet lady to raise a Daughter like you, please accept my sincere sympathy as i know how hard it was to lose my Dad, Edie Nichols
Debra (Schoo) Hibberd
August 23, 2011
She was a fun person and so tolerant of "us neighborhood kids"hanging out at the house.Very special memories!My condolences to all of you.
Jon Borie
August 23, 2011
Tom, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your mom raised a great judge.
Randy Farb
August 23, 2011
You have my deepest and sincerest condolences. I knew Judge Knopf from working as a clerk in Jefferson District Court.
Jimmy Fink
August 22, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Mary Jean Whitehouse
August 22, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mother was a special lady. She was always so good to me and Tom. I loved taking care of her house for her.
God Bless
Mary Jean
Carolyn and Brian Swash
August 22, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Monty Bugg
August 22, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Mrs. Knopf was always very tolerant of the many, many basketball games played at her house.
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