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Gerald Francis “Jerry” Kneip

Birth	:	7 Aug 1933 Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Feb 2014 Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7939000, -96.1527100
Description	:	courtesy of Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home: Gerald "Jerry" Kneip, 80, of Le Mars, IA, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his family. A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2014, at St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars. Father Paul Eisele will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars, with military honors provided by Wasmer Post #241 of the American Legion. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2014, at the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. A rosary will... Read More	courtesy of Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home: Gerald "Jerry" Kneip, 80, of Le Mars, IA, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his family. A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2014, at St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars. Father Paul Eisele will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars, with military honors provided by Wasmer Post #241 of the American Legion. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2014, at the Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars. A rosary will be prayed at 4:00 p.m., with a Scriptural prayer service at 7:00 p.m. There will also be one hour of visitation at the church prior to Mass on Saturday. Gerald Francis Kneip was born on August 7, 1933, in Le Mars to Nicolas and Dorothy (Kunkel) Kneip. He attended grade school in Oyens and graduated from Remsen St. Mary's Catholic High School. As a young man he worked as a farm hand. He enlisted in the United States Army on January 21, 1954. Jerry served his country during the Korean War as an ASM launcher crewman. He attained the rank of Specialist 3 prior to earning his honorable discharge on January 20, 1956. On August 13, 1957, Jerry and Loree Frances Stinton were united in marriage at St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars. They made their home in Le Mars, where they raised their three boys, Steve, Kevin, and Todd. Jerry farmed along with driving a truck for Select Feeds. In the 1990s, Jerry and Loree managed the Knights of Columbus Hall. Jerry was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Wasmer Post #241 of the American Legion, and a former member of the B.P.O. Elks. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and gardening. He will be lovingly remembered by his three sons, Steve and Kathy Kneip of Le Mars, Kevin and Sylvia Kneip of La Quinta, California, and Todd and Wanda Kneip of Le Mars; seven grandchildren, Brandon, Stephanie (special friend Nick), Jacob, Nicole, Jordan, Jaden, and Maddison; two great-grandchildren, Candice and Delanie; a sister, Cindy and Delbert Berkenpas of Le Mars; a brother, Dick and Joyce Kneip of Oyens; a sister-in-law, Ruth Kneip of Le Mars; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Loree on August 21, 2002; a brother and sister-in-law, Loren and Mary Kneip; brother, Robert Kneip; sister, Donna Mae Kneip; and nephew, John Kneip.

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Gerald Francis “Jerry” Kneip's memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA.
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Gerald Francis “Jerry” Kneip death on 14 Feb 2014 in Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.7939000
Longitude: -96.1527100

Family Members:

Parent

Nicholas “Nick” Kneip

(1906 - 1995)

Dorothy M Kunkel Kneip

(1911 - 1990)

Spouse

Loree Frances Stinton Kneip

(1938 - 2002)

Siblings

Loren John Kneip

(1932 - 1995)

Donna Mae Kneip

(1935 - 1947)

Robert Edward Kneip

(1938 - 2013)

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Coordinate: 42.7939000, -96.1527100

2. Memorial Cemetery
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3. Resthaven Cemetery
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4. Seney Cemetery
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5. Saint Catherines Cemetery
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6. Saint Peter Cemetery
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7. Hillside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7291985, -96.2544022

8. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
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9. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8953018, -96.2005997

10. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery
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12. Saint Marys Cemetery
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13. Remsen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8058014, -95.9775009

14. Plymouth Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8208760, -96.3318410

15. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6917000, -96.0291977

16. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7484000, -96.3315000

17. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6447560, -96.1148360

18. Floyd Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6556015, -96.2514038

19. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8939018, -96.3225021

20. Mathwig Wetrovsky Cemetery
Le Mars, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6338000, -96.1723000

21. Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hinton, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6330950, -96.1937720

22. Saint Marys Cemetery
Maurice, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9594002, -96.1769028

23. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Johnson Township, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7416992, -96.3707962

24. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ruble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8372000, -96.3799000