Obituary of Gilbert Knipper

Gilbert was born on June 2, 1923 in Petersburg, Iowa, the son of August and Rose (Thole) Knipper. He married Viola Von Lehmden on January 29, 1946 in New Vienna, Iowa. Gilbert enjoyed tilling gardens and did lawn care in the New Vienna area. He loved collecting antique John Deere tractors and always participated in the Farmers Day Parade. After retiring from farming, Gib was a hail crop adjuster. Survivors include his children: Sherry (Wayne) Cusick of New Vienna and David (Sue) Knipper of Clinton, Iowa, 5 grandchildren: Brian Knipper of Earlville, Jeff (Lisa) Knipper of Clinton, Karmen (Leroy) Morris of Manchester, Jamie Cusick of Mediapolis, Jason Cusick of New Vienna, 2 step grandchildren: Tammy Remrey of Clinton, and Donnie Martz of Danville, PA, 5 great grandchildren, siblings: Ralph (Vanita) Knipper of Delhi, Walter (Charlotte) Knipper and Kathleen (Laverne) Osterhaus both of Petersburg, Rick (Janie) Knipper of Iowa City, in-laws: Velma Lynch of Manchester, Ruth Kinmonth of Bellevue, Donald (Roseann) Von Lehmden of Dyersville and Julia Knipper of Kansas City, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Viola in 1994, a son, Danny in 1968, 2 brothers: Laverne (Alice) and Joseph Knipper, in-laws, Marlene (Lawrence) Oberbroeckling, Pearl (Edwin) Oberbroeckling, Burnell Lynch and George Kinmonth. Friends may call from 3 - 8 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa where a parish scripture service will be held at 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 25, 2011 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, New Vienna, Iowa with burial in the church cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. John O'Connor. Our family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque for their wonderful care.