Gerald C. (Mr. K) Knoepfel's Obituary
Gerald C. (Mr. K) Knoepfel, age 78, of Waupaca, WI, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2008 at his residence. Mr. K was born in Fort Atkinson, WI on July 27, 1929, the son of the late Claude L. and Dorthea L.A. (Voss) Knoepfel. Jerry was united in marriage to Selma Esneault on July 10, 1965, sharing 42 years together. Jerry was the Vocal-Music teacher at Waupaca High School for 29 years, retiring in 1991. His career span over 37 years of teaching in Wauzeka, WI, France, Germany and Japan. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca. Jerry was the founder/chairman of the Waupaca Fine Arts Festival bringing cultural programs to Waupaca. He was the conductor of the Waupaca Community Choir-Civic Orchestra and a member and past president of Winchester Academy and operated Music Note Tours to the opera. Jerry is survived by his wife: Selma Knoepfel of Waupaca; his brother: Lloyd Knoepfel of Fort Atkinson and his sister-in-law: Corinne (Ray) Robert. Also surviving are nephews, nieces, cousins, close family friends, Wayne & Laurie Vestal and countless friends and ex-students. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and an aunts & uncles. Funeral Service will be on Wednesday, June 18 at 11 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca with Reverend Dr. Charles Tews, officiating. Military Graveside Services will follow at Lakeside Memorial Park, Waupaca. Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 17 from 4 to 7 PM at Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca and on Weds. morning from 10 AM until the time of services at the church. Memorials greatly appreciated to Waupaca Fine Arts Festival, Gerald C. Knoepfel Music Scholarship at Waupaca High School or Winchester Academy.
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