Obit: Knippel, Marjorie F. (1924 - 2016)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Kiel, Knippel, Kreie

----Source: The Hemer Funeral Home (Medford and Rib Lake, WI) 8/31/2016

Knippel, Marjorie F. (Kreie) (16 MAR 1916 - 31 AUG 2016)

Marjorie F. Knippel, 92, currently of Medford, formerly of Yuma, AZ passed away at Deerview Meadows in Medford, August 31, 2016.

Marjorie was born March 16, 1924 to Adolph and Laura (Kiel) Kreie.

She was a graduate of Medford High School. She married Clyde Knippel on May 2, 1945. Clyde preceded her in death August 4, 2005.

While living in Richmond, Illinois, Marjorie and Clyde owned and operated a jewelry store, she later worked at Admiral Factory where they made television sets. After retiring, they moved back to Medford for a number of years. They loved to travel the United States in their motor home. Marjorie and Clyde took root in Yuma, AZ for over twenty years, where they both enjoyed the warm, dry weather. Upon Clyde’s death, Marjorie moved back to Wisconsin.

Marjorie also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, embroidery, reading and birdwatching.

Marjorie is survived by three sisters in law, and several nieces and nephews. She is further preceded in death by her Parents, one Brother, three Sisters, and an infant son.

Cremation rites have been accorded, and a private memorial service will take place at a later date. Interment will take place at Medford Evergreen Cemetery I.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com .