Obituary of Gilbert Knipp

Gilbert Knipp, age 98, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on June 8, 1914 in Ellinwood, Kansas, the son of Peter Joseph and Sophia Arnesdorf Knipp. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1930 moving from Ellinwood, Kansas, he was a farmer & cattleman. On June 14, 1939 he married Barbara G. Conner in Wichita, Kansas. She survives. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Charter Member of Knights of Columbus council 5212 both of Scott City, Kansas Livestock Association and a Past Fair Board Member. Gilbert was a competitive bowler, golfer, and billiards player and spent most nights playing cards with his beloved Barbara. He also loved music, singing and dancing. Survivors include his Three Sons - Dan Knipp of Dodge City, Kansas, John & Jane Knipp of Hutchinson, Kansas, Sam & Leah Knipp of Edmond, Oklahoma, Three Daughters - Sue & Ben Richenburg of Muscotah, Kansas, Anita & Gary Bernbeck of Grand Junction, Colorado, Ruth & Ryan Van Pelt of Great Bend, Kansas, Fourteen Grandchildren, Twenty Eight Great Grandchildren and One Great Great Granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his Parents, One Brother - Joe and One Sister - Eleanor. Vigil Services will be held at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 16, 2012. Funeral Services will be held at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 17, 2012 with Fr. Bernard Felix presiding. Memorials Park Lane Nursing Home & St. Joseph Catholic Church % Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas. Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Sunday @ Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.