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Jeannine Knupp Obituary
11/11/1928 - 03/16/2020
Jeannine Humphreys Knupp of Perrysburg, Ohio passed away on March 16, 2020 at the age of 91. Jeannine, known as Neanie to her friends and family, was born on November 11, 1928 in Lima, Ohio to Beatrice and Arthur Humphreys. In 1948, she married Harold "Moe" Knupp who preceded her in death in 1988. They raised two children, James and Polly. She was a business owner and avid volunteer.
Neanie worked at her father's two businesses, Nordic Dairies and The Big Wedge from their opening in 1946. She and Moe became owners upon her fathers death in 1962. The Big Wedge still imbues nostalgia for its double decker hamburgers and "Chicken on Wheels" commercials. She also worked into her 50s with her uncle, Wilbur Robnolte, running the Lima Blueprint Company. Neanie was extremely passionate about her family and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in particular. She was active in the community and would drop anything to help a neighbor or loved one. She loved to visit the lake, play cards, and cross stitch. Her grandchildren eagerly anticipated her care packages, always sure to contain a mixture of thoughtful items and something that was just the cat's pajamas. Even as she aged, she always had something funny to say. She made sure to tell her family how much she loved them.
Jeannine is survived by her son, James Knupp M.D., of Perrysburg, OH and daughter, Polly (Dana) Irwin of Powell, OH; her sister Susie DeKemper of Jacksonville, FL; three grandchildren: Sarah (Brian) Ebersole of Powell, OH, Hannah (Josh) Rumble of Eagle, CO, and Matthew (Megan) Irwin of Westerville, OH; and six great-grandchildren: Colin, Elise, Lucas and Henry Ebersole, and William and Lily Irwin.
Funeral services will be arranged at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lima. In lieu of flowers, please donate generously in Jeannine's memory to St. Rita's Medical Center via Mercy Health Foundation Greater Lima 730 W. Market St. Lima, OH 45801 or foundation.mercy.com and select Lima, OH.
Now that this difficult phase has passed, we can go on chuckling about all the silly things she used to say. Thank you Neanie.
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5 Entries
March 22, 2020
I rember you from flanders when I was real little
March 22, 2020
Dear Dr. Knupp,
We are so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Deepest condolences to you and your family.
Cari Stevens and Dena Marvin
March 22, 2020
Jim Polly ,loved your mother a special lady always happy and funny to be around.always wqas great times with her at mom and dads. they always had great stories and had great fun.sorry about your loss. mark thiesing
March 22, 2020
Oh I will surely miss my good friend of many years .She was a delight to know .My husband and I would take her out for lunch on our way to the casino in Teledo,my husband thought she was a grand lady ,RIP sweet Jeanine.Love you Sharon and Erroll Broud
March 18, 2020
We enjoyed the time we spent visiting with Jeannine and reminising about old times in Lima. Also enjoyed the dinners and concerts we went to see during these past holidays with her and son Jim. The ones we love are never gone, they live within our hearts. Heartfelt sympathy from your good friends, Steve and Lynn Fuhrman and family
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