Funeral services will take place on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 11:00 AM (Mountain).
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White River, South Dakota
of White River, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the V.A. Hospital in Ft. Meade at the age of 75
Charles Clark Knispel was born September 22, 1940, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to John and Margurite (Miller) Knispel.
He entered the Navy on April 15, 1958, and was honorably discharged in 1964. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Charles worked on area Mellette County ranches and operated a custom harvesting business with his brother John.
Charles was united in marriage to Sandra Lea Jarl on May 22, 1962. They made their home in the White River area, and Charles was also a general partner in the Jarl-Knispel Ranch with his wife, Sandra, and in-laws, Oswald and Emma Jarl.
Charles was a member of the American Legion Post #94 of White River, South Dakota. Charles served on the White River school District Board of Education both as a board member and Board Chairman.
Survivors include two sons, Steven (Cheyenne) Knispel of Carson City, Nevada and Stanley (Deborah) Knispel of White River; two grandchildren; three brothers, John, Gary, and Ronald; two sisters, Generose and Jeanette Drayer; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra, on December 23, 1998, his parents, and two sisters, Janice Knispel and Carol Knispel Applebee.
VISITATION
One hour prior to services
FUNERAL SERVICES
Monday, February 22, 2016
11:00 a.m. CST
Events Center
White River, South Dakota
INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS
White River Cemetery
White River, South Dakota
VISITATION
One hour prior to services
FUNERAL SERVICES
Monday, February 22, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. CST
Events Center
White River, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Todd Gullickson
MUSIC
Kim Olson - Pianist
Carol Drayer - Vocalist
"How Great Thou Art"
USHERS
Blake Lehman - Dale Wooden Knife
REGISTER BOOK ATTENDANTS
Amy Lehman - Savannah Knispel
INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS
White River Cemetery
White River, South Dakota