William Knepper Obituary

Mr. Knepper was such an idol to us kids. We will all miss him so much. Words can't even describe on how much I miss him. Love you Papa K.

We are so sorry to hear about Biily, he was a great cousin as I had known him...my family and I send our deepest sympthy and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

The Heedt Family
Colorado Springs, Co

Dear Family,
I taught will Bill 15 years ago and still remember his smile. He was so kind to me, a fabulous teacher, and truly a mentor to many. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Dear Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I feel blessed to have had Mr. Knepper as a teacher- he truly believed in each and every one of us, and our potential.

Class of 1981

Mary and family,
I was so sad to have read about your dad and husband in the paper. Although I did not know him well at all, I remember meeting many of his students from St. Christina's and know that he was so loved by his family. Please be comforted in knowing that old friends are thinking of and praying for you.

Dear Knepper Family,

I'm very sorry for your loss. Mr. Knepper was one of my favorite teachers at St. Christina. It is sad that future students won't have the benefit of his tutelage.

Mr. Knepper was a sweet, sincere man and a great educator. He was a loving man in all aspects of his life. He will be missed, but my brother is correct. He has begun a new chapter, and is awaiting his family on the other side. He will be missed, but he will remain in his family's hearts and minds, and his former students' as well.

Thanks,

Doree McNulty Class of 1983

I saw Mr. Knepper over the years at the Open House nights and for Parent-Teacher conferences for all of my children. He made young mothers feel confident and old mothers feel hope. I never saw a man more gleeful at the prospect of a bake sale or the Teachers' Luncheon. Thank you, Mrs. Knepper for sharing your husband with the St. Christina family for all these years! He was a wonderful and true gentleman; we will not see his like again.

Dear Knepper Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Bill was not only a excellent teacher, but a great friend to so many. He made his students feel loved and he will hold a place in everyone's heart. St.Christina was blessed for 41 years to have known a man like him. Nobody could ever replace him and he is certainly never forgotten.

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Knepper family. Mr. Knepper was one of my favorite teachers at St. Christina. He was an outstanding teacher and wonderful man. He will be missed but never forgotten.

I did not know Bill, but I worked for many years with Bob Knepper, Bill's brother. Condolences to all.

Mr. Knepper was the most fun teacher I ever had my 4 years at St. Christina School. I'm sure many more past students can say the same. The most important thing to remember is that Mr. Knepper is only gone from this life as he waits for his family in the next. Cherish each other.

Class of '90

Dear Knepper Family,
Great men are never forgotten. I went to St. Christina School and graduated in 1976. I was lucky enough to have Mr. Knepper as a teacher. Mr. Knepper was a great teacher and an extremely wonderful person who will be missed by all. My deepest sympathy goes out to your family.

My thoughts & prayers are with the entire Knepper family on your loss. Mr. Knepper was my 4th & 7th grade teacher at St. Mary of Mount Carmel. He had such a positive impact on all of his students. His great sense of humor & kindness will never be forgotten.

Thanks Mr. Knepper.

My deepest sympathy during this difficult time.

Mr Knepper was the kind of teacher who everyone loved and looked forward to visiting even years after graduating. He made an impact on my family over the years, stretching from '89-'06. He will be missed.

Dear Knepper Family,
Mr. Knepper was not only a kind and caring teacher, he was a friend to all his students. He encouraged everyone to do their best. It is not every day that you meet a teacher like him. He will forever remain in our hearts. Thank you for sharing him with us all!
Nicole Lachat Mendez - class of '89

Dear Knepper family,
I wanted to let you know what a great man Mr. Knepper was. He gave more to my son than any other teacher. He not only taught the students, he believed in them. The class of 2009 was given a great gift to carry on his legacy. Mr. Knepper will be missed by many. I extend my deepest sympathy to your family.
The Herhold Family

Dear Betty, Billy, Debbie and Mary Pat,
I could not believe it. My brother called me today to say that his wife was at St. Xavier's and they were talking about the teacher at St. Christina's who would be missed by so many children and parents alike. I live in Scottsdale, Arizona now but I taught with Bill for more than 10 years at St. Christina. He was joyous, delightful AND always a help to anyone who needed it. He was truly a dedicated teacher and someone that I was proud to be able to teach with at the same school. He always teased me about my name because not too many at the school could pronounce it. I remember him telling me that he was personally glad that I was "Miss Bonnie" and that he didn't have to struggle to try to remember Wasniewski. What a good person that Bill Knepper. A huge loss to so many people. My prayers will be with you. May you find peace and comfort in all the memories you shared with your husband, father, friend, teacher. He touched many lives and will be missed. May the perpetual light shine upon you, Bill.

Bill will be remembered for all the good things he did over his life.
My condolences to the entire Knepper family,

Dear Knepper Family,
Mr. Knepper was a wonderful man and a fabulous teacher! I will always remember him with his M&M's. He will be dearly missed in the community as a dedicated teacher and friend. You and your family are in our thoughts & prayers.

Mr. Knepper made each and every student at St. Christina School feel important. He was a very kind and caring man. He knew how to relate to his students and bring out the best in them. Our world has lost a very special person. Mr. Knepper, thank you from a parent of St. Christina graduate's. May your candy bowl never be empty!

Bill Knepper, Talented Teacher

All the children in your classes through the years were lucky to have you as their teacher. You will be fondly remembered by all. A lot of learning and fun was to be found in your classroom

To the family,
We share your loss and will keep you in our prayers.

The Johnson Family
Robert 1973
Donna 1976
Chris 1978
Claranne 1982

My deepest sympathy at your time of sorrow. My prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Knepper family,
I am heartfelt to learn of the loss of someone so special and so dear. I attended Saint Christina school and , though I was not in his homeroom, I remember how he was easy to approach. He went out of his way to meet and greet everyone. My neices and nephews attended Saint Christina and remember him with fondness. My nephew David was in his classroom last year and sings his praise. He will be missed.
Lisa Valkenburg, nee Lonergan
class of 1981

Jim and Family,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Terry Woodman and Family

Dear Knepper Family,

I was shocked and very saddened to hear of Mr. Knepper's death. By far, he was my favorite teacher and I consider myself extremely lucky to have had him in my life. He taught us all a lot more than the textbooks could, and made us all feel special and loved. My heart hurts for all of you. Please take comfort in knowing what a wonderful man he was. His legacy will live on in the many many lives he touched through teaching. Sheri Oakes-Brendal, St. Christina Class of 1985

Dear Knepper Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Knepper was my teacher at St. Christina and was my favorite teacher of all times. He made learning so much fun. I have never met such a wonderful person and feel so blessed to have been taught by one of the BEST. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.

Mary Bonen (nee Meskill - Class of 91)

Mr. Knepper was a wonderful teacher and an amazingly, kind man. I will be forever grateful for the care and compassion that he showed all of his students. Your family will be in my prayers. May the Lord comfort you in the midst of your loss.

Kindest Regards,
Angela (Polino) Herrera

Dear Knepper Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I didnt know Mr. Knepper personally , but his niece and nephew Marla and David knepper always told me stories about what a loving and caring uncle Mr. Knepper was. I wish I could have meet him. The Knepper Family is always in my prayers but I will say a few extra for now on.

Dear Knepper Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of greif. Bill was a joy to know.

Bill Insley, St Nicholas of Tolentine Class of 1958

My deepest sympathies to the entire Knepper Family. Mr. Knepper was by far my favorite teacher at St. Christina and I am eternally grateful to have known such a man. He will always remain in my fondest memories of my childhood and your family will remain in my prayers.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dear Betty, John, Pat, Bob, Jim, Marilyn and all,
God bless you, Billy Knepper! Bill was one year ahead of me in the sem, one of my dearest friends during those years in Momence, Terre Haute and Calabasas. Bill was the real deal, honest, funny, a great athlete, always there for you. There was no one who did not love and admire Bill. He has left a hole in the universe that will never again be filled. Thinking of you especially, John, my devoted friend and patient roommate. My prayers are with you all. We are blessed to have Bill watching out for us. God bless and keep you.

Love,
Pat Brennan

I taught with Bill at St. Christina from 1975 to 1977. He was the most wonderful teacher. He had a wicked sense of humor which we all enjoyed. The world was a better place because of Bill. He will be greatly missed.

Mrs. Knepper, Bill, Debbie and Mary Pat,

I am very saddened to hear of your loss. It brought back a flood of wonderful memories growing up on Christiana Ave. Know that your family will be in my prayers.

Our deepest sympathies to Betty and Mary and the entire Knepper family--no words could possibly express the heartache we feel for you.

Love,
Wally and Candy Tarasiewicz

Our deepest sympathies to Betty and Mary and the entire Knepper family--no words could possibly express the heartache we feel for you.

Wally and Candy Tarasiewicz

The world is a better place because of Mr. Knepper. He left an amazing impact on all who knew him at St. Christina, and I feel blessed that he was part of my children's lives. Please know that my heart goes out to your family now and in the days ahead. He will truly be missed.

Dear Knepper Family,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow. We will always remember Bill fondly.

Dan & Joanne Arp

Dear Knepper Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Knepper was a wonderful man and will truly be missed. As many people will convey, he was one of the best teachers that I have ever had...patient, kind, and pretty darn funny! My deepest sympathies to the entire Knepper family. Take Care.

Mrs. Knepper, Bill, Debbie and Mary,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Your husband/father was such a special man who touched the lives of so many people. I was lucky to know him and better because of his wisdom. He will be missed. Take care of yourselves and each other.

Dear Family. I am so sorry that Billy has passed away. Many many fond memories of growing up with the Knepper kids - all the fun we had running around the house, finding all those secret passages. Just a gang of us kids all over the place. Plus the trips to Cedar Lake, all 9 kids and 4 adults, coolers, bathing suits, food all piled in Uncle Frank's car. And the only time they could get us out of the water was for lunch. On the way home it was "I scream you scream, we all scream for ice cream" - of course we always stopped! Precious precious memories we keep forever. My deepest sympathy to all of you during this most difficult time.

Love,
Arlene Arp Bartolino (Donald)
Oldest Daugher of Lawrence John and Thecla Joan Arp

My heart goes out to all of you at this extremely difficult time. My deepest sympathies to the entire Knepper family.