Date of Birth: July 21, 1938
Date of Death: January 29, 2024
Wayne Knipple was born in Melville, SK on July 21, 1938, late of Regina, SK and passed away peacefully at Regina Pasqua Hospital on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, with his children by his side.
He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Lorraine Knipple (Stein); grandparents Sophie Knipple (Gottinger) and George Knipple (Knippleberg); mother Freida Knipple (Schultz); father Henry (Hank) Knipple; and sister Betty Koch (Knipple).
Wayne is survived by daughter Jody Knipple; sons Troy Knipple and Chad Knipple (Tammy); six beautiful grandchildren; five incredible great-grandchildren; sisters Shirley, Sharon and Sandra; and loved nieces and nephews.
Wayne was a calm, present provider for his family as a self-employed lifelong entrepreneur who worked hard and pretended it was easy. Wayne was a car and motorsports enthusiast/active participant. Wayne was most proud of his family, with lifelong friendships and fond memories of Melville, SK during the young carefree days. Wayne enjoyed dancing with his girl, healthy living nutrition, and exercise.
Special thanks as we are forever grateful and blessed by your dedication, service, and compassion to caregiver Darlene Buchholz; Brightwater Seniors Living Staff Nurses and Caregivers; Regina Pasqua Hospital Emergency, 4A Nurses and Caregivers; Dr. Kyle MacDonald; and to Pastor Dennis Hendricksen for his beautiful blessing and words of comfort.
Wayne by the grace of God is now at peace in his eternal home. We invite you to join in a celebration of Wayne’s life at Christ Lutheran Church, 4825 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at 11 a.m. A private family interment of his ashes will be held in June 2024 at Melville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 4825 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK, S4B 1B7 in Wayne’s memory. Family and friends are invited to leave tributes at www.reginafuneralhome.ca
Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home and Cemetery 306-789-8850.
