Gerald C. (Mr. K) Knoepfel

SC

Stephen B. Cefalu

634w ago

Aunt Selma: My prayers are with you and Uncle Jerry. I will miss him. He meant quite a great deal to me. Right now as I am writing this I am listening to the Broadway musical "Wicked". Somehow I think Uncle Jerry would be pleased. I was proud of him for what he meant for Waupaca. I remember years ago his advice "You can either be a small fish in a large pond OR a big fish in a little pond." He was definitely a BIG fish in a little pond. I kidded him when we were together, but you have to know that I love him and you. I still remember the trip you two took me to in New York when I saw "A Chorus Line" among other shows. I am glad I was able to speak with him last Sunday after Corinne's party.
You and Uncle Jerry are in my prayers.
Love,
Stephen

BC

Brian Christenson

634w ago

My condolences. I attended Waupaca High from '61 to '65. I did not have Mr. Knoepfel as a teacher, but everyone seemed to like him very much.

HT

Heather T

634w ago

I'm sorry to hear of Mr. K's passing. His love of music and sharing it with others will be fondly remembered.

VS

Valerie Smith

634w ago

Selma,
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel at this time for your loss. Mr K will be very much missed and he will always have a place in the hearts of his former students. God bless you at his time.

KG

Karen Gaston

634w ago

Selma - Bud and I want you to know how much we loved and admired Jerry (and YOU!) thru all of these years. My mom and dad thought the world of him and cherished all of the good times with you both. How consoled I was to know, when the chips were down, (or a storm around the county!), Jerry and Selma would always be there, gathering the neighbors to their hearts and their sturdy shelter! - You gave him the very BEST of care as he hung onto life....please take care of yourself now, and savor all of the accolades for Jerry that will fill your life in these next days. We praise God for giving us all the gift of Jerry! He will be missed by scores of admirers. But our prayers now will be for you, Selma, as you make your way into this healing phase of your life. May your faith be strong - God Bless you, with sympathy and love, Karen and Bud Gaston

KG

Karen Gaston

634w ago

Selma - Bud and I want you to know how much we loved and admired Jerry (and YOU!) thru all of these years. My mom and dad thought the world of him and cherished all of the good times with you both. How consoled I was to know, when the chips were down, (or a storm around the county!), Jerry and Selma would always be there, gathering the neighbors to their hearts and their sturdy shelter! - You gave him the very BEST of care as he hung onto life....please take care of yourself now, and savor all of the accolades for Jerry that will fill your life in these next days. We praise God for giving us all the gift of Jerry! He will be missed by scores of admirers. But our prayers now will be for you, Selma, as you make your way into this healing phase of your life. May your faith be strong - God Bless you, with sympathy and love, Karen and Bud Gaston

KG

Karen Gaston

634w ago

Selma - Bud and I want you to know how much we loved and admired Jerry (and YOU!) thru all of these years. My mom and dad thought the world of him and cherished all of the good times with you both. How consoled I was to know, when the chips were down, (or a storm around the county!), Jerry and Selma would always be there, gathering the neighbors to their hearts and their sturdy shelter! - You gave him the very BEST of care as he hung onto life....please take care of yourself now, and savor all of the accolades for Jerry that will fill your life in these next days. We praise God for giving us all the gift of Jerry! He will be missed by scores of admirers. But our prayers now will be for you, Selma, as you make your way into this healing phase of your life. May your faith be strong - God Bless you, with sympathy and love, Karen and Bud Gaston

DF

Diane Gaudin Flowers

634w ago

Selma, My mother,Inez, and I would like to express our deepest sympathy on your lost.
I still remember your lovely wedding. I particularly remember Jerry trying to convince the priest to let trumpets play as you marched down the aisle. However, the priest would not hear of this. His replay to Jerry was that if the Pope came to Paulina then there would be trumpets.

DT

David Emil Thompson

634w ago

Mrs. "K"
So sorry to hear of your loss, actually a loss to all of us. There was never a man so dear to Waupaca Wisconsin and the surrounding communites as him. He worked hard, he played hard and he never gave up. You were my science teacher in junior high and he was my Finnians Rainbow director in high school. I will never forget the great influence you both had on my life then, and now. I hope to be able to visit you next time I am in Wisconsin. God Bless you in this time of loss..
Love, David Emil Thompson

SS

Sandy Mason Sproat '61

634w ago

I loved him! He is part of my fondest memories of high school in Wiesbaden. There is a part of me today that is a direct result of my years with him in music class, madrigal and choir. I am a better person for receiving his teaching and nurturing ... I am so sad and am reflecting on a recent reunion when I danced with him in Las Vegas and he was still so vibrant and fun to be with. I have read that people remember you for how you made then feel when they were with you, and in Mr. K's case, that is SO true. My sincere sympathy to you, his family. I shall kkeep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Tribute Wall

Tribute Wall