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Jacob William "Jake" Knepper
July 18, 2024
JESUP – Jacob William "Jake" Knepper 43 years old of rural Jesup, IA, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 18, 2024.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. – Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Gilbertville, IA, with burial at Sancta Maria Catholic Cemetery, Gilbertville. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 24th at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. There will be a rosary led by the Knights of Columbus at 3:00 p.m. and a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will also be for an hour before services Thursday at the church. Memorial donations will establish an endowment for Math, Science, Agriculture and Music education in Jake's name. Online condolences may be placed at www.White-MtHope.com.
Jake is survived by his wife, Nichole of rural Jesup, two sons, Joel and Zachary Knepper and two daughters, Rachel and Leah Knepper all at home; his parents, Jeff and Diane Knepper of New Vienna, IA; one sister, Sarah (Jamie) Mormann of New Vienna and his wife's parents, Keith and Jane Rottinghaus of rural Jesup. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Loras and Mary Knepper; his maternal grandparents, Edward and Louise Dietzenbach; two uncles, Doug and John Knepper and one Aunt, Jane Knepper.
White Funeral Home, Jesup, IA, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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June Knepper
July 23, 2024
My deepest sympathy to all on the loss of Jake. I pray for comfort to all. .. remember you will have the best angel watching over you everyday every night.
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