Earnest Edward "Ernie" Knipp, 75, passed away Saturday, November 5th, 2022. He was born December 1st, 1946, to Victor and Catherine (Brungardt) Knipp in Hays, Kansas.
Ernie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother & friend. Ernie was a proud Army Vietnam veteran. He was retired maintenance technician for Derby Schools & previously served in Salina Schools, he was known around Derby for his old yellow chevy truck. Ernie was a member of The American Legion and Knights of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother in law, Marvin Kriley.
Ernie is survived by his Wife of 48 years, Belinda (Benjamin) Knipp; Daughters: Sandra (Craig) Lafon, Teresa (Jason) Cole both of Derby; son: Philip Knipp of Wichita; grandchildren: Ethan, Aila, Emily & Addison; siblings: Ellie Kriley, Shirley Leochner, Gerald Knipp, Verlin Knipp, Ron Knipp & Sheryl Curry; numerous nieces, nephews other relatives & friends.
Visitation: Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 North Rock Road, Derby, Kansas 67037. Rosary will be recited 10:00 am, followed by Funeral Service: 10:30 am, Thursday, November 10th, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 2300 E. Meadowlark, Derby, KS 67037. Interment with military honors to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers: St. Mary Catholic Church Building Fund or Children's Mercy Hospital of Kansas City.