Jeanette M. Knipfer

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Jeanette Knipfer Obituary

Knipfer, Jeanette, M.

Jeanette Marie Knipfer (nee Melchior) 92, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014. She was born August 3, 1922 in Algoma to the late Leo "Ole"and Petronella "Nell" (Biese) Melchior. She was the oldest of nine children.

Jeanette attended St. Mary's Parochial school and graduated from the Algoma High School in 1940. She went on to graduate from Milwaukee State Teacher's College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kindergarten and Elementary Teaching.

Jeanette married Frank (Page) Knipfer on September 9, 1950 in Algoma.

She was a long time member of St. Mary Rosary Society, St. Mary Parish and was very active in the church functions including singing with the church choir.

Her interests included baking cookies, playing Boggle with next door neighbors, attending plays and concerts, traveling with husband "Page" and good friends Reiny and Virginia Krause.

For many years she played clarinet and marched with the Algoma Community Band.

Jeanette and Kitty Fulwiler were instrumental in the original starting up of the Wisconsin Label Corporation.

Jeanette is survived by one daughter Kathy (Jim) Stoffel, Kewaunee; three sons Jon (Ann) Knipfer, Algoma; Robert Knipfer, Algoma; and Michael Knipfer, Sanford, FL; two grandson Eric (Leslie) Knipfer, Phoenix, AZ and Ross (Lindsay) Knipfer, Fitchburg, Wis; two great-grandchildren Paige and Ozzie Knipfer; six brothers Robert (Dorothy) Melchior, Sturgeon Bay; Richard Melchior, Kansas City, MS; Leo Melchior, Grafton; Jerome"Gordy" Melchior, Algoma; Tom (Marilyn) Melchior, Luxemburg, Ronald Melchior, Argonne; numerous nieces and nephews.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband Frank "Page" Knipfer, two brothers, James "Bud" Melchior and Frank Melchior, two sisters-in-law Marge Melchior and Mary Ann Melchior.

Family and friends may call at the SCHINDERLE FUNERAL HOME, Algoma from 4 - 8 p.m., Monday September 1, 2014 and after 9:00 am, Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Algoma until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am with Rev. Anthony Birdsall officiating. Prayer service Monday at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastoral Minister Kathy Zeman.

The family wants to express a special thank you to: Home Instead, Special friend and neighbor Edie (Mauer) Stiehl, Donna Zastrow, Helen Thielke and the caring staff at the Algoma Long Term Care Unit for all the kindness and care given to our mom.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.schinderle.com

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Mary Catholic School at 118 Church St. Algoma, WI 54201

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chronicle & Transcript from Aug. 30 to Sep. 6, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeanette Knipfer

12 Entries

Paige knipfer (her grand dughter)

November 29, 2023

i never got to really meet you i was only 2 but i wish i could have you seem the best i miss you i read this and thank you for putting me on it

September 7, 2014

We send our deepest sympathy to all the family. We had the priviledge of knowing your Dear Mother because she lived so close to the June Younk house. I walked Joey with her when I was home and always enjoyed those visits. You had a lovely Mother, and we will never forget her wonderful friendship to June. Wishing You All Of God's Blessings, David and Dianne Younk

She had a life well-lived...

Nan (Koch) McCosky

September 2, 2014

May time heal your sorrow
May friends ease your pain
May peace replace heartache
and warm memories remain

I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. May God bless you all.

September 2, 2014

Deepest sympathy to the Knipfer family. During this difficult time, may God strengthen you. And please know that 'he hears your prayers and sees your tears.' (2 Kings 20:5 NWT)

Bryan and Lila Ellerbrock

September 1, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family of Jeanette. She was a remarkable woman, cherish the memories. Thinking of you all.,

August 31, 2014

What a blessing to have had your mom in your lives for so many years! Jeanette was a special lady and always so nice to me. I remember Jeanette and my Aunt Betty became such close friends years back. The Koch's offer our deepest sympathy to the Knipfer family. What a difficult couple of weeks you've all had. God bless ... --Sue Koch

G Jenkins

August 31, 2014

We are so sorry to hear about Jeanette. May you draw comfort from the peace only God can give. He will really help you. (Isa 41:10)

August 31, 2014

Deepest sympathy to the Knipfer family. I spent time with Jeanette over morning coffee and cookies she made. She was a lovely and gracious friend. Jackie Provoznik

August 30, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the Knipfer family. Jeanette has always had a very special place in my heart. Having worked with her, she knew just how to have fun and lighten up the work day. Hopefully you will showcase her clarinet in some special way. She was an excellent clarinet player which 'boggled' my mind!
-Sue Hepp

jan weber

August 30, 2014

I think the word KIND was added to the dictionary because of Aunt Jeanette...always gracious and caring...and that not have been easy being the oldest and only girl with 8 brothers. I am not sure if you chased Father Frank around the yard but you certainly chased him into heaven and now you both won. You will be missed!

August 30, 2014

I think the word KIND was added to the dictionary because of Aunt Jeanette...always gracious and loving, and that could not have been easy being the oldest and only girl in such a large family. I don't know if you ever chased Father Frank around the yard but you sure chased him into heaven...and you both won! We will all miss you. jan weber

Mark Groessl

August 30, 2014

To the entire Knipfer family, I extend my deepest sympathy. Jeanette was such a special lady. She will not be forgotten.

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