Alvin J Knappenberger, age 92, of Knox, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 18, 2014.
Born June 2, 1921 in Clarion County, he was a son of the late Ira L and Anna E Wile Knappenberger.
He was a 1938 graduate of the White Memorial School in Knox.
Alvin was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. He was a tank mechanic in the Ordinance Dept and was honorably discharged as a Technician Third Grade.
He worked for Knox Glass Containers for 32 years.
On February 2, 1942,in a ceremony performed by the late F. F. Fisher, Alvin and the former Rhea J Ashbaugh were united in marriage.
Alvin was a life member of the St Mark's church in Monroe, serving as a trustee for many years, but was currently attending the St Paul's United Church of Christ on Twin Church Road.
He was also a member of the Foxburg American Legion Post #636 and enjoyed woodworking, gardening and most of all his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul, Raymond and Fred Knappenberger.
Born June 2, 1921 in Clarion County, he was a son of the late Ira L and Anna E Wile Knappenberger.
He was a 1938 graduate of the White Memorial School in Knox.
Alvin was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. He was a tank mechanic in the Ordinance Dept and was honorably discharged as a Technician Third Grade.
He worked for Knox Glass Containers for 32 years.
On February 2, 1942,in a ceremony performed by the late F. F. Fisher, Alvin and the former Rhea J Ashbaugh were united in marriage.
Alvin was a life member of the St Mark's church in Monroe, serving as a trustee for many years, but was currently attending the St Paul's United Church of Christ on Twin Church Road.
He was also a member of the Foxburg American Legion Post #636 and enjoyed woodworking, gardening and most of all his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul, Raymond and Fred Knappenberger.
Alvin J Knappenberger, age 92, of Knox, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 18, 2014.
Born June 2, 1921 in Clarion County, he was a son of the late Ira L and Anna E Wile Knappenberger.
He was a 1938 graduate of the White Memorial School in Knox.
Alvin was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. He was a tank mechanic in the Ordinance Dept and was honorably discharged as a Technician Third Grade.
He worked for Knox Glass Containers for 32 years.
On February 2, 1942,in a ceremony performed by the late F. F. Fisher, Alvin and the former Rhea J Ashbaugh were united in marriage.
Alvin was a life member of the St Mark's church in Monroe, serving as a trustee for many years, but was currently attending the St Paul's United Church of Christ on Twin Church Road.
He was also a member of the Foxburg American Legion Post #636 and enjoyed woodworking, gardening and most of all his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul, Raymond and Fred Knappenberger.
Born June 2, 1921 in Clarion County, he was a son of the late Ira L and Anna E Wile Knappenberger.
He was a 1938 graduate of the White Memorial School in Knox.
Alvin was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. He was a tank mechanic in the Ordinance Dept and was honorably discharged as a Technician Third Grade.
He worked for Knox Glass Containers for 32 years.
On February 2, 1942,in a ceremony performed by the late F. F. Fisher, Alvin and the former Rhea J Ashbaugh were united in marriage.
Alvin was a life member of the St Mark's church in Monroe, serving as a trustee for many years, but was currently attending the St Paul's United Church of Christ on Twin Church Road.
He was also a member of the Foxburg American Legion Post #636 and enjoyed woodworking, gardening and most of all his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul, Raymond and Fred Knappenberger.
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