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Vernon Knipp Obituary

Knipp, Vernon P. age 83, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, July 25, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane Knipp (nee Brower) and the late Vivian L. Knipp (nee Price); Dearest father of Linda (Jerry) Kohnen, Michael (Vivian) Knipp and the late Charles Knipp; Loving grandfather of Jane Marie Kohnen, Chas and Caitlin Knipp; Our dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend of many. Vernon was a member and officer of the Knights of Columbus DuBourg Council, a decorated war veteran and a member of the South Broadway Merchants Assn.Services: Funeral from KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. (at Butler Hill) Monday, July 28, 9:15 a.m. to St. George Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. Contributions to the charity of your choice appreciated. VISITATION MONDAY 8 A.M. UNTIL 9:15 A.M.


Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Jul. 27, 2008 to Jul. 29, 2009.

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Dennis Buchheit

August 19, 2008

I am sorry to learn, nearly a month after the fact, of Vern's death. He was a sweet man and a wonderful Knight of Columbus.

Ray Shinn

July 28, 2008

Mike, and Linda, and their families: Very sorry for you to lose this very interesting man. I enjoyed the times I met him and talked with him. My sympathies for you all.

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