Wayne J. Knipschield
Monday, July 13, 1925
Date of Death:
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Age:
88 years old
Monday, July 13, 1925
Date of Death:
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Age:
88 years old
Monday, July 13, 1925
Date of Death:
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Age:
88 years old
Wayne J. Knipschield
A funeral Mass and gathering will be held for teacher and coach, Wayne Knipschield at 11:00AM Friday, August 9, 2013 at Pax Christi Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Donald Schmitz officiating. Wayne died early morning on August 6th, following a long illness. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass at the church. A luncheon will be served following the service. Interment at Calvary Cemetery will be at 2:30 pm, and all friends and family are welcome to attend.
Wayne (Nipper) , was born in Madison Wisconsin July 13, 1925. He moved to Rochester after his marriage to Willie(Gleesing) Knipschield on June 26th 1948, to assume a teaching and coaching position at Lourdes High School. He coached there until 1957, when he accepted another coaching position at John Marshall High School in 1958, as well as teaching Driver’s Education. He remained there until 1987.
“Nip” was not only a good coach, but also an outstanding athlete. He was inducted into his High School hall of fame (Edgewood High School, Madison Wisconsin) in 2000 for achievements in Basketball and Football. He attended Loras College in Dubuque IA, and was inducted into their hall of fame in 1988, for outstanding performance in Football, Basketball, Track and Baseball. In 1945, He set a college record for the longest rushing play for a touchdown (97 yards), which still stands to this day.
He was also an outstanding pitcher in Softball and Baseball, and was inducted into the Minnesota Fast Pitch Hall of Fame in 1988. He was inducted into the Rochester Quarterbacks Club Hall of fame in 2005 for athletic contributions to Rochester Sports, and was a member of the Minnesota Coaches 25 year club.
Wayne is survived by his children, Terry (Mary) Knipschield and Bonnie (Larry) Smith; three grandchildren, Scott (Jennie) Biers, Matthew Knipschield, and Sarah Knipschield; three great- grandchildren, Amya , Alex and Amelia Biers, and a nephew, Robert Strander of Arizona.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Juanita Knipschield, and his wife Willie (Gleesing) Knipschield.
Macken Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements and online condolences are welcome at mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Wayne J. Knipschield has received the following condolences.
Dear Knipschield Family
Wayne was coach at Lourdes when my brother Jim & I were school. He was so good to my brother. My brother was probably the shortest boy at Lourdes and Wayne made him team manager.
We moved away in 1951. When my brother died Wayne called me and talked to me for a long time. He was such a confort to me.
I know I don't need to tell you what a wonderful man he was. He will be missed by many.
Margaret (Ek) Benike
Sorry about the passing of your father. He was a great guy and friend. Our prayers and thoughts to you.
Bill and Mary Jo Galligan
Of all the football coaches I played for, Nip was in a tie for the best with John Drews. He was always kind, gracious and funny, and he didn't have a judgmental bone in his body. My deepest condolences to the family of one of the best human beings I have ever known.
Lowell Fredin, class of 1962
Dear Terry and Mary, @ Family,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. I loved this man, he was one of my favorite in the whole world teachers. I had so much fun in drivers education with him. That was one class I always had a smile in, and always new I would see a big smile coming back at me. He will always be deeply missed by all that new him. Love Connie Lusk
To the family of Nipper,
He was a good friend of our family and especially my dad, John Drews. He would follow sports closely his whole life, and even watched my daughters play basketball just these past few years. A great sense sense of humor and a very kind and genereous man. I was fortunate to see him recently at the clinic, and it was the highlight of my day..He and John (dad) have so much to catch up on...
God Bless, take good care, Peg Drews-Radke
Condolences to all of the family. I had Mr. Knipschield for drivers ed in about 1980 and he was a great teacher and always added some humor to the subject matter. I remember being out on the road and turning my head forward before the car had come to a complete stop and he slammed his right side of the car brake on and explained to me what I had done wrong and then apologized in a joking manner for the "whiplash" he had given me. I still remember that from time to time when I'm backing up the car and have told my kids that story as they've learned to drive. He was a great person and will be remembered forever!
Kathleen (Sleeper) Orth--class of 1982
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss . Nipper was not only my coach, but he was also a wonderful friend. He always found the good in people and he always asked how my parents were getting along. It was always a pleasure to see him when he came to my dental office. We will greatly miss "The Nipper".
Kirk Gentling - Class of '62
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. Mr. Knipscheild was my Driver's Ed Teacher. I was the only female in the class at the time and he really looked out for me. He had a great sense of humor and always a smile on his face. And who could forget his red socks!!
May all your memories of your parents and the love of family help to ease your sorrow and pain. My deepest sympathy to the Knipscheild family.
Sheila Graves Larson
So sorry for your loss, Wayne was a great teacher, I graduated in 1960 and everyone loved him. My prayers for the family.
Terry and Mary,
Sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I will be unable to attend his service. My thoughts will be you.
Lynda
Mr Knipschield was one of my most favorite teachers. He taught me Driver's Ed. and was a friend of my Dad Loren "Oliie"
I am sorry to hear that he passed away. May God grant you his love and comfort during your grief.
Terry,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Please know we are thinking of you and your family.
Dawn and Jerry Wehrs
I was saddened to see the news of Wayne's passing. I always enjoyed my visits and conversations with him (and Bonnie) at the Northeast Clinic; especially the sports talks! He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed. My thoughts are with you during this time. ~Becky, RN.
My sympathy Mary at the death of your father-in-law. Linda
My Dad, Ray Sibley and Knipper, were very good friends for years, sharing their love of family, sports and life. You can bet there is a lot of chatter going on up in heaven with those two. The whole Sibley family sends their condolences and many prayers to the Knipschield family for their recent losses.