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James Knuepfer

James "Jim" Knuepfer, a resident of Glen Ellen, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away on July 13, 2014.

Beloved husband of Susan for 26 years; loving father of Katelyn of Chicago; fond brother of Robert (Nancy) of Hinsdale, David (Marcia) of Glen Ellyn, and Kimberly (Gary) McDonald of Longville, MN and Uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Jim enjoyed golf, fishing, boating and skeet shooting. He adored his dogs, Vince and Sadie and his cat Woody. He loved music and played piano and guitar. He was a long time member of Glen Oak Country Club.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 noon at Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Glen Ellyn Food Pantry appreciated, 493 Forest Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.

For more service information call 630-469-0032

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Suburban Life Publications from Jul. 17 to Jul. 18, 2014.

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Hanan Fishman

October 1, 2014

Jim was a great advocate of innovative ideas and technology. He will be missed by both the CNC industry and myself personally

Hanan Fishman

October 1, 2014

Jim was a great supporter of innovative technology and ideas for the manufacturing industry. He will be greatly missed by both CNC industry and myself personally

Hanan Fishman
President
PartMaker Inc.

Mike & Lori Simon

July 21, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our hearts and our prayers.

July 19, 2014

We were shocked to hear to news. Jim and I had just played golf at POW. We are so sorry Sue to hear about this. Our sympathy to you and all of your family.
Bruce & Linda

July 17, 2014

We are sorry to learn of Jimmy's passing, he was a beloved friend and will be missed by us all.

Eddie and family, Harold and family and Of course Pete

Brian & Gemma Adams

July 17, 2014

We're so very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers to everyone in the Knuepfer family.

Rich and Cathy Hoster

July 17, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Knuepher family.

Rich and Cathy Hoster

Rich & Charlotte Baumgart

July 16, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

From the kid's 8th grade boathouse graduation party

Sherry Flugel

July 16, 2014

Doug Storie

July 16, 2014

Condolences in your loss.

York '77

July 16, 2014

Sue and Katelyn, We are so very sorry. Kevin and Patty Bergh Smith

Patti Pavis

July 16, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family. May your loving memories bring you comfort, and may his memory be eternal.
Don't think of him as gone away
his journey's just begun,
life holds so many facets
this earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears in a place
of warmth and comfort where
there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing that
we could know today how nothing but
our sadness can really pass away.
And think of him as living in the hearts
of those he touched...for nothing loved is
ever lost and he was loved so much.

July 16, 2014

SUE & KATELYN - GLENN & I ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS SADDENED TIME - WE ALSO LOVED JIM AS A BROTHER
THE LAWNICKI'S

Nicole Zenner

July 16, 2014

The ladies of LK Events send our deepest sympathy to the Knuepfer Family during this sudden and heartbreaking loss to your family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers this week and in the weeks and months to follow.
Love, Nicole & Jennfer

July 16, 2014

Katelyn, we are so sorry for your loss. You and family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy and Greg Oliversen

Roger & Rev Christine Bassett

July 16, 2014

We are honored to have known Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Knuepfer family.

Roger & Rev Christine Bassett

July 16, 2014

I just saw this post online. My sympathies go out to his family and friends. Jim was a classmate of mine in Elmhurst.

July 15, 2014

I am sorry for your loss. God will open his hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Psalm 145:16

Bob Daniels

July 15, 2014

My thought and prayers go out to the Knuepfer Family

Sherry Flugel

July 15, 2014

Sue and Katelyn, I am so sorry to hear of your husband/dad's passing. Please know you're in my prayers at this very sad time. Sherry Flugel

Miles Free

July 15, 2014

I am proud to have known Jim and helped to implement his ideas in our work together at PMPA. I am always impressed with the character of the principals in the companies that I get to work with, and Jim stands high in my regard as a passionate, fair and genuinely caring person. I will miss his good cheer.

July 15, 2014

...Until we meet again may GOD hold you in the palm of His hand
You have our deepest sympathy in your time of sadness The O'Connor Family Joe and Debbie

creighton meland

July 15, 2014

Our sincere condolences to the entire Knuepfer family for Jim's loss.
The Meland Family: Craig, Pam, Alison & Will

Jack Novak

July 15, 2014

I am very sad to hear Nips is gone. I was his fraternity brother and room mate in the house. He was such a kind soul and didn't have a mean bone in his body. Always fun to be around, never any drama, and always made me laugh. We kept in touch over the years and he always was very positive and upbeat when we spoke.
I know he loved his family and was very proud of his daughter. I am very sad that he is gone but will cherish all the great times we had together. Nips made people happy when he was around and the memories I have will always involve and smile and a laugh.

July 15, 2014

So sorry for all of the Knuepfer Family. Rick & Pat Bruder

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