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
Guest Book
Steve and Stan, I hope as time passes, your days of sorrow will pass and be replaced with smiles when you see something that reminds you of your Dad and the great man he was while he with us.
~ Brian Leiser
Smithville Tn (2/21/2016)
With a heavy heart I send my condolences to all family members. Charlie had one of the most contagious smiles and laugh, I will never forget. It was always a joy to have him and other neighbors help work cattle or trade out help in other ways. All I can think is that heaven has received a pretty special fella to ride in the round-up in the sky.
~ Jeri (Manke) & Dave Olson
Belle Fourche,SD (2/19/2016)
THANKS FOR SERVING
~ A VETERAN
(2/20/2016)
We are so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing, he was such a nice man and so very easy to be around. He was so nice to Chris and I and the kids when we moved to S.D. He will be missed. God bless you Charlie.
~ Diana Elwood
Volborg, MT (2/21/2016)
To the family of Charles Clark Knispel,
I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that "Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18) With sympathy,
~ kelsey lee
- (2/19/2016)
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of our cousin, your father, your brother, your neighbor - your friend in Charlie! Heaven received a mighty fine man!
~ sherry rick jason sara keena mohr
Chippewa Falls WI (2/27/2016)
Charlie may You rest in peace and hopefully join with Sandra again.
Sandra my cousin was Oswald and Emma´s daughter who I met the first time 1971. Oswald was the oldest of 7 brothers and 1 sister and he immigrated from Sweden 1927 - and after a few years of hard work he settled in S.Dakota White River with his wife Emma.
I became a pen-friend with my cousin Sandra in the early sixties and finally after 40 years Oswald and Emma they had someone to look after and run the farm - and they travelled to Sweden and Oswald met up with all his brothers and sister- this was the first time back in his old country. We / me and my two uncles John and Thor and my father Holger - had to repay their visit and on a sunny July´s day 1971 - we crossed the Atlantic and arrived in the beautiful cowboy country S-Dakota - we spent 3 lovely weeks and travelled all over the state - and Charlie and I went on like a house on fire - he was great company and so was his wife my cousin Sandra and of course Oswald and Emma.
A BQ-steak got a total different dimension after our visit to the Jarl-Knispel Ranch. I am very pleased that Sandra and Charlie managed to come over to Sweden and visit us - and again I had a great time with Charlie - he gave me a sticker reading S.Dakota - Cowboy Country - love it or leave. The photo with Charlie on the horse - that´s the way i always will remember You.
God Bless You.
Ronney Jarl - with brothers and families and cousins in Sweden
~ Ronney Jarl
Nybro Sweden (2/19/2016)
May God give you the peace and strength to move through your grief! cousins to Charles (Merva Richardson children)
~ Sharon Murray Larry Schmidt
Sioux Falls SD (2/27/2016)
We just heard of Charles' passing, and please know prayers are sent your families way! May the Lord of all Comfort send you His peace!
~ grant and susan patterson
kadoka,south dakota (2/28/2016)
Sending our prayers to the Family my God send his love to you.
~ Bonnie and Bruce Madsen
Kadoka S.D. (2/22/2016)
May Charlie rest in peace. He was a kind and gentle man and I know he will be missed by his brother, John, with whom he maintained family ties through thick and thin. An awesome angel, by all means!
~ Barb Ketel
Gillette, WY (2/19/2016)
He was such a fun loving person. Many a time was spent riding horses, round ups, branding, and we loved swimming in the pool. Condolence to the family. Now he can be with his love. God bless.
~ Tiffany OBrien
Chicago,IL (2/19/2016)