In Memory Of
Eugene F Knipping
1932
2022
Eugene F Knipping
December 17, 1932 — November 25, 2022
EUGENE F KNIPPING, 89, of Cheyenne, WY passed at CRMC Davis Hospice Facility surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 17, 1932 in Dodge, NE to Henry Lewis Knipping and Alyce Marie Vosacek.
Gene was in the US Army from 1953-55 and was the drum major for the 179th and 330th Army Band in Camp Carson, Colorado Springs, CO. He was employed by Wortham and Wyoming Machinery in Rock Springs and Cheyenne as a Caterpillar heavy equipment salesman and won Salesman of the Year several times during his career. In addition, he was a trumpet player in the Johnny Grant Dance Band on Saturday nights throughout the 1970’s and 80’s. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was an Usher in the Cathedral of St. Mary Catholic Church. He was also an avid gardener and produced amazing roses, pansies, raspberries, strawberries, and rhubarb.
He is survived by his son David John Knipping and wife Linda Andrade Knipping, granddaughter Lindsey Andrade-Leos and brother Ronald Knipping. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxeen Notar Knipping.
A Vigil will be held on December 15 at 7:00 pm and Funeral Services will be held on December 16 at 2:00 pm. Both services will be held at the Cathedral of St. Mary, 2107 Capital Avenue, Cheyenne WY. Services will be officiated by Father Tom Cronkleton.
He was born on December 17, 1932 in Dodge, NE to Henry Lewis Knipping and Alyce Marie Vosacek.
Gene was in the US Army from 1953-55 and was the drum major for the 179th and 330th Army Band in Camp Carson, Colorado Springs, CO. He was employed by Wortham and Wyoming Machinery in Rock Springs and Cheyenne as a Caterpillar heavy equipment salesman and won Salesman of the Year several times during his career. In addition, he was a trumpet player in the Johnny Grant Dance Band on Saturday nights throughout the 1970’s and 80’s. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was an Usher in the Cathedral of St. Mary Catholic Church. He was also an avid gardener and produced amazing roses, pansies, raspberries, strawberries, and rhubarb.
He is survived by his son David John Knipping and wife Linda Andrade Knipping, granddaughter Lindsey Andrade-Leos and brother Ronald Knipping. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxeen Notar Knipping.
A Vigil will be held on December 15 at 7:00 pm and Funeral Services will be held on December 16 at 2:00 pm. Both services will be held at the Cathedral of St. Mary, 2107 Capital Avenue, Cheyenne WY. Services will be officiated by Father Tom Cronkleton.
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