Dolores Knipfer

Dolores “Dee” Knipfer, 95, passed away Monday, May 26, 2008 at her daughter Susanne’s home in Kent, WA. She was born August 16, 1912 in Fraser, Boone County, Iowa to the late Lea and Rose Shaeffer. She was greatly beloved by her family and many others who have known her. Dolores lived in Des Moines for many years and raised a family with husband Frantz. The family moved to Denver, Colorado in 1951 where Dolores’ children received their final educations. Having attended business school earlier, she worked at various times to help with school costs. Dolores and Frantz returned to Des Moines in 1970.
Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Frantz and sons, Robert (lived three days) and Douglas. She is survived by son Ronald (Mary), daughter Susanne Brockett (Dion), and son Dennis (Jeanie), and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2008 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 600 6th Ave.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church.
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