San Joaquin County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Knipper, Richard Francis February 28, 2005
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The Record  March 3, 2005
Acampo
Richard Francis Knipper 
April 23, 1931 - February 28, 2005



Richard F. Knipper, Sr., 73, died at home on Sunday, February 28, 2005. Richard 
was born April 23, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois. He was raised in Sauga-tuck, 
Michigan, until he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at Travis Air 
Force Base in California. Following his military service, he entered the oil 
business. He was a District Marketing Manager for Phillips-66 and then ended 
his career, after 30 years. at Tosco Oil Refinery in Avon, CA. He was a member 
of St. Anne's Church, Elks B.P.O. 218, the Knights of Columbus Council 8709 and 
the Jesters Club.
He was the beloved husband and then friend of Janis (Marengo) Knipper for 52 
years. Loving father of Karen Vavzincak (David Jr.) and their children, David 
III and Sara, Richard Knipper Jr. (Cindy) and their children, Michelle and Mia, 
Denise Earl (Lance) and their children, Brian and Breanna. Great-grandfather of 
Kyrah and David Vavzincak IV. Also survived by loving sisters Alys Blok of 
Saugatuck, Michigan and Mary C. Paine of Phoenix, Arizona. He was loved by 
many, and he will be missed.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 3, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and a 
Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N. 
California St., Stockton. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, 
March 4 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Anne's Church, Lodi. Committal at San Joaquin 
Catholic Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of Richard Knipper Sr. 
to St. Anne's Church, 215 W. Walnut St., Lodi 95240. 
 



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