Jerry Lee Knepp, age 74 of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at his home on Monday, June 3, 2024.
Jerry was born in West Branch, Michigan on August 2, 1949, to Carl and Dorothy (Schmid) Knepp. He served his country in the US Air Force, being stationed in Thailand. Jerry received an Associate’s Degree in Refrigeration, Heating & Cooling from Ferris State in 1976. He retired from Fairview Schools as a janitor, and also owned and operated his own refrigeration business. Jerry was a member of the Fairview/Comins Lions Club, the Comins Eagles Club, and both the Luzerne and Lewiston American Legion Posts. He was an avid hunter and bowler.
Jerry is survived by his spouse Shelley Peterson-Knepp; his children: Travis (Michelle) Knepp, Chad (Taylor) Knepp, Tyler Knepp, and Corey Knepp; his grandchildren: Cassidy (Charles) Auten, Gavin Knepp, Wyatt Knepp, Aspen Knepp, Sophie Knepp, and Maverick Knepp; his sister Jill (Cliff) Lietzke; and his sisters-in-law: Jan Knepp and Betty Knepp. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Jack Knepp and William Knepp.
Visitation on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 11 AM – 1 PM at the Fairview Mennonite Church, Fairview, MI, with Funeral Services at 1 PM with Pastor Lowell Eastman officiating. Military Honors and a luncheon will follow the Funeral Service. In accordance with his wishes, cremation will follow the services.
These arrangements were handled by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, MI.
