James Leonard “Jim” “Knip” Knippenberg, 80, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2018, six years after suffering a debilitating stroke.
Jim, son of the late Everett and Lola (Hynds) Knippenberg, was born November 9, 1937 on the family farm in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and he lived the majority of his life on that land.
Jim graduated from Lawrenceburg High School in 1955. He worked for several companies (Continental and General Electric) but was best known for his 28 year tenure as part owner of R & L Auto Supply. He also served as a member of the board on the Lawrenceburg Conservancy District for 15 years.
Jim was a man of many skills. He especially loved working with his hands. He was a life long machinist and following his retirement from R & L Auto Supply, he happily spent his days working in his metal and woodworking shops.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Sarah Campbell Knippenberg; daughters, Saundra (Steve) Linn, Teresa (Richard) Hornaday and Cynthia Knippenberg; sister, Helen Hurst; grandchildren, Michael Linn, Megan Linn, Kathryn (James) Blew, James Aaron Hornaday; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Henry and Bernard Knippenberg.
Friends and family will be received Friday, January 26, 2018 from 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm at the Rullman Hunger Funeral Home, Aurora, Indiana.
Services will be held Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 10:00 am, at the funeral home, with Pastor Kenneth Hopper officiating.
Interment will follow in the Greendale Cemetery, Greendale, Indiana.
Contributions may be made to the Lawrenceburg Life Squad. If unable to attend services, please call the funeral home office at (812) 926-1450 and we will notify the family of your donation with a card.
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