Russell N. Knepper Obituary (1929

Russell N. Knepper was born in Johnstown, PA and completed his life journey July 14th, 2017, after 88 years of adventure. Third of 4 children he grew up in Buffalo, NY and attended architectural school and worked at the local butcher shop. His career service in the US Army as a Master Sergeant included stations in Japan, France and Germany on the Berlin Wall at Check-Point Charlie, retiring after 21 years. He met his bride Zora Marlow, on a blind date thru his army buddy and picked his true love out from her remaining 6 sisters. His remaining prides and joy - son Gary & Lynne Knepper, daughter Debbie & Mark Gehris, grandchildren and spouses and great grandchildren Michele & Todd Anduze; Julianna & Corbin; Cynthia & Shane Tidwell, Asher, Aliya & Aubree; Jennifer & Jeremy Pizzolato, Caleb & Lucas; Kirby, Kipp and Katie Gehris. Master Sergeant Knepper will complete his journey with a private committal service at the Georgia National Cemetery in the mountains of Canton. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Knepper's favorite charity is the Salvation Army. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 until 8 p.m. at Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home, Hapeville. 404-761-2171 To send a flower arrangement in memory of Russell N. Knepper, please click here to visit our sympathy store. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Russell N. Knepper, please click here to visit our sympathy store.