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Roger D. Knepple, Sr., age 87, died on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Life Care Center in Ft. Wayne. He was born on October 3, 1933 in Nappanee, a son of Keith and Ethel (Killian) Knepple. Roger attended school in Cassopolis. He married Gatha Caseman on March 28, 1953 in Constantine. She preceded him in death on May 15, 2011.
Roger owned and operated Bivouac Van Conversion in Vandalia for many years. He also worked for Walkers John Deere in sales for 15 years.
He was a member of Porter Baptist Church.
Surviving are his daughter Ronda (Steve) McClain, Vandalia; son Roger (Penny) Knepple Jr., Vandalia; grandchildren Richard Knepple, Eric (Tracy) Knepple, and Dave (Jennifer) McClain; and great grandchildren Brock, Blake, Morgan, Paige, Miranda, Bryanna,Teagan, Tessa, Taryn, and Abigail.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, granddaughter Niccole Nathan, sister Marguerite Pellman and brothers John, Donald, Kenneth, Robert, and Gene.
Cremation has taken place. Relatives and friends will be received Thursday, September 30 from 5 to 7 PM at Eley Funeral Home in Constantine. A private interment of ashes will take place at a later date at Constantine Township Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter.
To leave a message for the family and sign Roger’s online guest book, please visit www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.
